Cereals ready-to-eat vs Beverages
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, high protein, whey powder, 3-2-1 Plan, is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cereals ready-to-eat 372
Beverages 433
Protein (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 26.5
Beverages 27.9
Carbs (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 58.1
Beverages 50.0
Fat (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 7.78
Beverages 13.5
Fiber (g)
Cereals ready-to-eat 10.2
Beverages 18.2
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, high protein, whey powder, 3-2-1 Plan, — 27.9g vs 26.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Honey Crunch Wheat Germ — 372 vs 433 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, high protein, whey powder, 3-2-1 Plan, 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 | 372 kcal | 433 kcal | -14% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 3.40 g | 5.40 g | -37% |
| Protein | 26.5 g | 27.9 g | -5% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.78 g | 13.5 g | -42% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 58.1 g | 50.0 g | +16% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.2 g | 18.2 g | -44% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.36 g | 1.33 g | +2% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.04 g | 8.93 g | -88% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 6.00 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.50 mg | 104 mg | -95% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.34 mg | 1.50 mg | -11% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.690 mg | 0.654 mg | +6% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.73 mg | 38.4 mg | -88% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.10 mg | 15.4 mg | -93% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.500 mg | 2.31 mg | -78% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 606 ug | 385 ug | +57% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 285 ug | 384 ug | -26% |
| Choline, total | 163 mg | 3.40 mg | +4691% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 8.07 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 5.00 ug | 865 ug | -99% |
| Carotene, beta | 57.0 ug | 1.00 ug | +5600% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 19.3 mg | 51.9 mg | -63% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 9.60 ug | -100% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 50.0 mg | 1039 mg | -95% |
| Iron, Fe | 8.05 mg | 24.8 mg | -68% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 272 mg | 473 mg | -42% |
| Phosphorus, P | 1011 mg | 563 mg | +80% |
| Potassium, K | 964 mg | 752 mg | +28% |
| Sodium, Na | 11.0 mg | 495 mg | -98% |
| Zinc, Zn | 13.9 mg | 17.3 mg | -20% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.720 mg | 0.769 mg | -6% |
| Manganese, Mn | 15.9 mg | 269 mg | -94% |
| Selenium, Se | 59.3 ug | 67.5 ug | -12% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1558 kj | 1810 kj | -14% |
| Ash | 4.14 g | 3.63 g | +14% |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | 20.6 g | +4% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 321 ug | 1.00 ug | +32000% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 805 ug | 653 ug | +23% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 8.08 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 865 ug | -100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 96.0 IU | 2886 IU | -97% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 721 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 4.69 mg | 51.9 mg | -91% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 384 IU | -100% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 9.60 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 3.60 ug | 0.100 ug | +3500% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.010 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.007 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.007 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.040 g | -75% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.31 g | 0.625 g | +110% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.039 g | 0.665 g | -94% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.027 g | 0.020 g | +35% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.01 g | 8.99 g | -89% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.104 g | -98% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.84 g | 1.05 g | +361% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 4.29 g | 1.01 g | +324% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.547 g | 0.058 g | +843% |
| 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 | = |
* 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
Carotene, beta +5600% in Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Honey Crunch Wheat Germ Choline, total +4691% in Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Honey Crunch Wheat Germ Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin -100% in Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Honey Crunch Wheat Germ Vitamin D (D2 + D3) -100% in Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Honey Crunch Wheat Germ
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