Formulated bar vs Cereals ready-to-eat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Enriched Wheat Bran flakes is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Formulated bar 415
Cereals ready-to-eat 390
Protein (g)
Formulated bar 25.0
Cereals ready-to-eat 10.2
Carbs (g)
Formulated bar 50.5
Cereals ready-to-eat 79.8
Fat (g)
Formulated bar 12.5
Cereals ready-to-eat 3.36
Fiber (g)
Formulated bar 12.5
Cereals ready-to-eat 16.9
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Protein Performance Bar, Caramel Nut Rush — 25.0g vs 10.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Enriched Wheat Bran flakes — 390 vs 415 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Enriched Wheat Bran flakes 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 | Formulated bar | Cereals ready-to-eat | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 415 kcal | 390 kcal | +6% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 9.00 g | 2.53 g | +256% |
| Protein | 25.0 g | 10.2 g | +145% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 12.5 g | 3.36 g | +272% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 50.5 g | 79.8 g | -37% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 12.5 g | 16.9 g | -26% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.25 g | 0.433 g | +1343% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.64 g | 0.443 g | +497% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 6.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 75.0 mg | 240 mg | -69% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.88 mg | 4.71 mg | -60% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 2.13 mg | 7.29 mg | -71% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 25.0 mg | 90.6 mg | -72% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 12.5 mg | 29.8 mg | -58% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 2.50 mg | 6.80 mg | -63% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 500 ug | 1379 ug | -64% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 500 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 1.70 mg | 31.2 mg | -95% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 7.50 ug | 20.7 ug | -64% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 652 ug | 531 ug | +23% |
| Carotene, beta | 10.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 16.9 mg | 80.5 mg | -79% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 3.80 ug | 8.60 ug | -56% |
| Vitamin K2 — Menaquinone-4 (MK-4) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 625 mg | 45.0 mg | +1289% |
| Iron, Fe | 10.1 mg | 67.7 mg | -85% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 175 mg | 190 mg | -8% |
| Phosphorus, P | 375 mg | 533 mg | -30% |
| Potassium, K | 188 mg | 630 mg | -70% |
| Sodium, Na | 238 mg | 586 mg | -59% |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.56 mg | 64.3 mg | -90% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.977 mg | 0.345 mg | +183% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.32 mg | 3.47 mg | -62% |
| Selenium, Se | 3.90 ug | 9.20 ug | -58% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1734 kj | 1633 kj | +6% |
| Ash | 3.00 g | 4.13 g | -27% |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | 17.2 g | +67% |
| Sucrose | — | 12.5 g | |
| Glucose | — | 2.02 g | |
| Fructose | — | 2.27 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0.370 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Fluoride, F | 4.30 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 850 ug | — | |
| Betaine | 0 mg | 124 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 7.40 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 651 ug | 531 ug | +23% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2188 IU | 1771 IU | +24% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 16.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | 0.160 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | 2.43 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 150 IU | 345 IU | -57% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 8.60 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 10.4 ug | 2.70 ug | +285% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.074 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.026 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.016 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.030 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.031 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.124 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.009 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.56 g | 0.410 g | +281% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.009 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.01 g | 0.023 g | +4283% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.023 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.009 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.038 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.57 g | 0.423 g | +508% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.023 g | 0.020 g | +15% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.89 g | 1.38 g | +109% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.67 g | 1.30 g | +106% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.220 g | 0.087 g | +153% |
| 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 | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.001 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 | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.314 g | 0.137 g | +129% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.956 g | 0.370 g | +158% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.16 g | 0.343 g | +237% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.94 g | 0.677 g | +186% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.41 g | 0.150 g | +843% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.345 g | 0.127 g | +172% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.332 g | 0.200 g | +66% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.34 g | 0.457 g | +193% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.997 g | 0.197 g | +406% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.21 g | 0.467 g | +159% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 2.26 g | 0.393 g | +474% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.671 g | 0.237 g | +183% |
| Alanine | 1.07 g | 0.447 g | +139% |
| Aspartic acid | 3.03 g | 0.970 g | +213% |
| Glutamic acid | 5.18 g | 2.84 g | +83% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.21 g | 0.490 g | +147% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.42 g | 1.04 g | +37% |
| Serine | 1.35 g | 0.483 g | +180% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 3.00 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 28.0 mg | — | |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | — | 2.00 mg | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | — | 15.0 mg | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | — | 0.500 mg | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | — | 3.00 mg | |
| Free Choline | — | 11.0 mg | |
| Total Choline | — | 31.0 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
Calcium, Ca +1289% in Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Protein Performance Bar, Caramel Nut Rush Copper, Cu +183% in Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Protein Performance Bar, Caramel Nut Rush Protein +145% in Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Protein Performance Bar, Caramel Nut Rush Choline, total -95% in Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Protein Performance Bar, Caramel Nut Rush
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