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Cream of Wheat vs. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cream of Wheat and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal?

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE than Cream of Wheat.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 338% higher.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in Sodium.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +2033.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Iron +438.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.1%
Contains more Potassium +280%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.039
Equal in Selenium - 3.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1002% 6% 21% 7% 62% 5% 14% 8% 18%
Contains more Calcium +2033.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Iron +438.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.1%
Contains more Potassium +280%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.039
Equal in Selenium - 3.3

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +723.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +794.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1056.3%
Contains more Folate +516.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 94% 2% 141% 81% 476% 400% 519% 13% 825% 287% 1013% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +723.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +794.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1056.3%
Contains more Folate +516.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1919.1%
Contains more Protein +115.2%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +582%
Contains more Other +122.7%
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Water +1919.1%
Contains more Protein +115.2%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +582%
Contains more Other +122.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +703%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.3%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +703%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +44657.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
57% 38% 2% 2%
Starch: 46.1 g
Sucrose: 31.33 g
Glucose: 1.8 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +44657.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 87g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 1.84g 3.96g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fats 0.24g 1.68g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Carbs 13.08g 89.2g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calories 62kcal 369kcal Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Starch 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fructose 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 0.07g 35.43g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 2.2g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calcium 64mg 3mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 4.96mg 26.7mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 6mg 8mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Phosphorus 18mg 47mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Potassium 20mg 76mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sodium 102mg 468mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg 0.15mg Cream of Wheat
Copper 0.043mg 0.039mg Cream of Wheat
Manganese 0mg 0.055mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Selenium 3.5µg 3.3µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 1559IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 450µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.07mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 188IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 4.7µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 24.2mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 1.903mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 1.73mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 27.667mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.215mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 3.573mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Folate 62µg 382µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.1µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.028mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Threonine 0.058mg 0.13mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.149mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Leucine 0.139mg 0.633mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Lysine 0.047mg 0.028mg Cream of Wheat
Methionine 0.034mg 0.065mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.223mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Valine 0.089mg 0.195mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Histidine 0.042mg 0.112mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.451g Cream of Wheat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.265g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.669g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
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
28%
Cream of Wheat
321%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.413g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.