Cereals ready-to-eat vs Beverages
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH'S PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH — 7.10g vs 0.250g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, powder, with high vitamin C with other added vitamins, low calorie — 227 vs 417 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH'S PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH 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 | Beverages | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 417 kcal | 227 kcal | +84% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.50 g | 1.32 g | +89% |
| Protein | 7.10 g | 0.250 g | +2740% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 9.23 g | 0.160 g | +5669% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 78.7 g | 91.0 g | -14% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.70 g | 2.20 g | +23% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.92 g | 0.010 g | +39100% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.64 g | 0.038 g | +6850% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.018 g | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 2400 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.53 mg | 0.009 mg | +16900% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.73 mg | 6.80 mg | -75% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 20.4 mg | 80.0 mg | -75% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.018 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 2.04 mg | 8.00 mg | -75% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1554 ug | 5.00 ug | +30980% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 1535 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 14.7 mg | 0.100 mg | +14600% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 8.00 ug | 5997 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 68.0 ug | 2.00 ug | +3300% |
| Carotene, alpha | 44.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.610 mg | 0.020 mg | +2950% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 9.00 mg | 800 mg | -99% |
| Iron, Fe | 18.4 mg | 0.080 mg | +22850% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 69.0 mg | 245 mg | -72% |
| Phosphorus, P | 194 mg | 493 mg | -61% |
| Potassium, K | 236 mg | 2518 mg | -91% |
| Sodium, Na | 742 mg | 14.0 mg | +5200% |
| Zinc, Zn | 15.3 mg | 0.010 mg | +152800% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.111 mg | 0.011 mg | +909% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.008 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 7.50 ug | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1745 kj | 951 kj | +83% |
| Ash | 2.52 g | 7.27 g | -65% |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 19.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +280% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 2629 ug | 5.00 ug | +52480% |
| Betaine | 1.80 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 5996 ug | -100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 10.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 150 IU | 20000 IU | -99% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 850 ug | 13.0 ug | +6438% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.200 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.016 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.199 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.159 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 1.20 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.477 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.17 g | 0.010 g | +11640% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.345 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.090 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.196 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.063 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.001 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.58 g | 0.037 g | +6881% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.056 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.15 g | 0.034 g | +6218% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.13 g | 0.025 g | +8404% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.022 g | 0.009 g | +144% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 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 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 | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | 1.70 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | 5.20 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | 0.700 mg | — | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | 0 mg | — | |
| Free Choline | 7.10 mg | — | |
| Total Choline | 15.0 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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