Cereals vs Cereals ready-to-eat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Cereals 342
Cereals ready-to-eat 405
Protein (g)
Cereals 11.2
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.34
Carbs (g)
Cereals 75.2
Cereals ready-to-eat 87.2
Fat (g)
Cereals 2.00
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.50
Fiber (g)
Cereals 9.50
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.80
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, dry — 11.2g vs 3.34g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, dry — 342 vs 405 kcal per 100g.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Cereals | Cereals ready-to-eat | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 342 kcal | 405 kcal | -16% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 9.90 g | 3.42 g | +189% |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 3.34 g | +235% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.00 g | 3.50 g | -43% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 75.2 g | 87.2 g | -14% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.50 g | 3.80 g | +150% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.300 g | 0.961 g | -69% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.283 g | 2.08 g | -86% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 52.9 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.400 mg | 1.32 mg | -70% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.300 mg | 1.50 mg | -80% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.90 mg | 17.6 mg | -72% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.915 mg | 0.101 mg | +806% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.391 mg | 1.76 mg | -78% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 78.0 ug | 353 ug | -78% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 334 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 23.1 mg | 4.50 mg | +413% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 5.29 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 1324 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.31 mg | 0.110 mg | +1091% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 40.0 mg | 70.0 mg | -43% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.39 mg | 15.9 mg | -79% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 122 mg | 36.0 mg | +239% |
| Phosphorus, P | 379 mg | 141 mg | +169% |
| Potassium, K | 389 mg | 176 mg | +121% |
| Sodium, Na | 2.00 mg | 534 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.66 mg | 0.560 mg | +375% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.458 mg | 0.240 mg | +91% |
| Manganese, Mn | 3.20 mg | 0.246 mg | +1201% |
| Selenium, Se | 70.7 ug | 6.50 ug | +988% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1431 kj | 1695 kj | -16% |
| Ash | 1.60 g | 2.25 g | -29% |
| Total Sugars | 0.420 g | 43.7 g | -99% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 78.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +311% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 78.0 ug | 587 ug | -87% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 5.29 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 1324 ug | -100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 4409 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 227 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 2.40 ug | 0.600 ug | +300% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.292 g | 0.494 g | -41% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.008 g | 0.458 g | -98% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.283 g | 2.08 g | -86% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.01 g | 0.231 g | +336% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.933 g | 0.225 g | +315% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.075 g | 0.008 g | +837% |
| 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 | 4.00 mg | -100% |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 136 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Manganese, Mn +1201% in Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, dry Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +1091% in Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, dry Selenium, Se +988% in Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, dry Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +806% in Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, dry
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