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Cereal vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cereal and Wheat Bread

  • Cereal has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin C, however, Wheat Bread is higher in Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 487% more than Wheat Bread.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +732.8%
Contains more Zinc +417%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Magnesium +210.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +112.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Copper +44.5%
Contains more Manganese +74.3%
Contains more Selenium +430.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains more Iron +732.8%
Contains more Zinc +417%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Magnesium +210.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +112.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Copper +44.5%
Contains more Manganese +74.3%
Contains more Selenium +430.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cereal
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +19150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1332.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +913.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3812.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +19150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1332.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +913.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3812.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Protein +113.9%
Contains more Fats +295.4%
Contains more Water +541%
Contains more Other +24.2%
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Protein +113.9%
Contains more Fats +295.4%
Contains more Water +541%
Contains more Other +24.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +399.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.9%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +399.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cereal Wheat Bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Wheat Bread Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 51.07g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 1.08g 4.27g Wheat Bread
Carbs 86.85g 55.77g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 313kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g 6.42g Wheat Bread
Fiber 1.4g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Calcium 10mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Iron 34.06mg 4.09mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 77mg 188mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 105mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 795mg 601mg Wheat Bread
Zinc 7.6mg 1.47mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.198mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 0.79mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 6.3µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 2792IU 0IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 0µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0.2mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.439mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.382mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 6.25mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.153mg Cereal
Folate 86µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.241mg 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.258mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg 0.461mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.13mg 0.105mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0.315mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg 0.31mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg 0.15mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.989g Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 1.019g Wheat Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereal Wheat Bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
393%
Cereal
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.729g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.