Cereals ready-to-eat vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, thyme, dried is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cereals ready-to-eat 409
Spices 276
Protein (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 7.70
Spices 9.11
Carbs (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 79.6
Spices 63.9
Fat (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 7.30
Spices 7.43
Fiber (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 5.50
Spices 37.0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, thyme, dried — 9.11g vs 7.70g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Spices, thyme, dried — 276 vs 409 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, thyme, dried 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 | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 409 kcal | 276 kcal | +48% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.90 g | 7.79 g | -63% |
| Protein | 7.70 g | 9.11 g | -15% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.30 g | 7.43 g | -2% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 79.6 g | 63.9 g | +24% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.50 g | 37.0 g | -85% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.800 g | 2.73 g | -71% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.00 g | 0.470 g | +751% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.100 g | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 50.0 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.20 mg | 0.513 mg | +134% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.30 mg | 0.399 mg | +226% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 15.6 mg | 4.94 mg | +216% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.60 mg | 0.550 mg | +191% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 625 ug | 274 ug | +128% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 606 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 21.4 mg | 43.6 mg | -51% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 4.70 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 680 ug | 190 ug | +258% |
| Carotene, beta | 43.0 ug | 2264 ug | -98% |
| Carotene, alpha | 28.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.86 mg | 7.48 mg | -75% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 3.10 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 35.0 mg | 1890 mg | -98% |
| Iron, Fe | 33.8 mg | 124 mg | -73% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 61.0 mg | 220 mg | -72% |
| Phosphorus, P | 172 mg | 201 mg | -14% |
| Potassium, K | 211 mg | 814 mg | -74% |
| Sodium, Na | 417 mg | 55.0 mg | +658% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.900 mg | 6.18 mg | -85% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.200 mg | 0.860 mg | -77% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 7.87 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 12.0 ug | 4.60 ug | +161% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1713 kj | 1156 kj | +48% |
| Ash | 2.32 g | 11.7 g | -80% |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | 1.71 g | +1070% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 19.0 ug | 274 ug | -93% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1049 ug | 274 ug | +283% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 4.70 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 675 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 33.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2344 IU | 3800 IU | -38% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 630 ug | 1895 ug | -67% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 125 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 3.10 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 3.10 ug | 1715 ug | -100% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.240 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.120 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.001 g | 0.230 g | -100% |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.150 g | -98% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.606 g | 1.72 g | -65% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.133 g | 0.280 g | -52% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.024 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.016 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 3.96 g | 0.470 g | +742% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.024 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.10 g | 1.19 g | +76% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.97 g | 0.500 g | +295% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.126 g | 0.690 g | -82% |
| 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 g | = |
| 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 | = |
| Phytosterols | — | 163 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.186 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.252 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.468 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.430 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.207 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.502 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na +658% in Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS, with almonds Vitamin A, RAE +258% in Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS, with almonds Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +226% in Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS, with almonds Niacin (Vitamin B3) +216% in Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS, with almonds
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