Cereals ready-to-eat vs Formulated bar
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Energy Bar, all flavors is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cereals ready-to-eat 380
Formulated bar 386
Protein (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 5.50
Formulated bar 21.9
Carbs (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 90.1
Formulated bar 50.3
Fat (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 1.70
Formulated bar 10.8
Fiber (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 5.00
Formulated bar 6.70
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Energy Bar, all flavors — 21.9g vs 5.50g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GOLDEN CRISP — 380 vs 386 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Energy Bar, all flavors scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Cereals ready-to-eat | Formulated bar | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 380 kcal | 386 kcal | -2% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.40 g | 14.0 g | -90% |
| Protein | 5.50 g | 21.9 g | -75% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.70 g | 10.8 g | -84% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 90.1 g | 50.3 g | +79% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.00 g | 6.70 g | -25% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.200 g | 4.75 g | -96% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.600 g | 3.92 g | -85% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0.151 g | -100% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 4.00 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 490 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.40 mg | 2.95 mg | -53% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.60 mg | 3.34 mg | -52% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 18.5 mg | 45.2 mg | -59% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 22.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.90 mg | 4.53 mg | -58% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 370 ug | 816 ug | -55% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 351 ug | 739 ug | -53% |
| Choline, total | 13.8 mg | 18.0 mg | -23% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 5.60 ug | 10.9 ug | -49% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 832 ug | 62.0 ug | +1242% |
| Carotene, beta | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.330 mg | 27.5 mg | -99% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.40 ug | 4.50 ug | +64% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 15.0 mg | 754 mg | -98% |
| Iron, Fe | 6.70 mg | 16.3 mg | -59% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 59.0 mg | 317 mg | -81% |
| Phosphorus, P | 227 mg | 455 mg | -50% |
| Potassium, K | 176 mg | 351 mg | -50% |
| Sodium, Na | 95.0 mg | 383 mg | -75% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.60 mg | 11.9 mg | -53% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.200 mg | 0.452 mg | -56% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 1.06 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 48.6 ug | 4.50 ug | +980% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1592 kj | 1615 kj | -1% |
| Ash | 0.800 g | 3.00 g | -73% |
| Total Sugars | 53.6 g | 28.7 g | +87% |
| Sucrose | — | 14.3 g | |
| Glucose | — | 8.61 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0.480 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 5.35 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Fluoride, F | — | 0 ug | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 19.0 ug | 77.0 ug | -75% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 616 ug | 1334 ug | -54% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 5.60 ug | 10.7 ug | -48% |
| Retinol | 832 ug | 62.0 ug | +1242% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2778 IU | 209 IU | +1229% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 92.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 26.2 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 296 IU | 181 IU | +64% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 7.40 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.900 ug | 1.80 ug | -50% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.145 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0.052 g | -100% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.030 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.058 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.062 g | -100% |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.208 g | -100% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.019 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.191 g | 2.29 g | -92% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0 g | 0.018 g | -100% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.009 g | 1.82 g | -100% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.048 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.005 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0.018 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.046 g | -100% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0.005 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.579 g | 3.80 g | -85% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.021 g | 0.049 g | -57% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.600 g | 1.92 g | -69% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.562 g | 1.88 g | -70% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.038 g | 0.034 g | +12% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 21:5 (Omega-3, Heneicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.221 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.682 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.833 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.40 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.972 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.266 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.236 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.976 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.736 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.898 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.67 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.485 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.764 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 2.17 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 3.83 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.881 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 1.06 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.967 g | |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 6.00 mg | -100% |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 57.0 mg | -100% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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