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Post Golden Crisp Cereal vs. Kellogg's Apple Jacks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Post Golden Crisp Cereal and Kellogg's Apple Jacks?

  • Post Golden Crisp Cereal is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Kellogg's Apple Jacks are richer in Iron, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Kellogg's Apple Jacks' daily need coverage for Iron is 118% higher.
  • Post Golden Crisp Cereal has 9 times more Selenium than Kellogg's Apple Jacks. Post Golden Crisp Cereal has 48.6µg of Selenium, while Kellogg's Apple Jacks have 5.6µg.
  • Post Golden Crisp Cereal contains less Sodium.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GOLDEN CRISP and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S APPLE JACKS 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.
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
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Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +103.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.3%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +767.9%
Contains more Iron +140.3%
Equal in Zinc - 5.4
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 252% 43% 98% 16% 13% 153% 67% 0% 266%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 604% 21% 30% 10% 61% 148% 33% 66% 31%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +103.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.3%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +767.9%
Contains more Iron +140.3%
Equal in Zinc - 5.4

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.
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
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Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Contains more Vitamin A +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin D +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.34
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.52
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 17.9
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 1.79
Equal in Folate - 357
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 5.4
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 167% 7% 222% 0% 350% 370% 347% 0% 439% 278% 700% 3%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 108% 3% 108% 180% 335% 351% 336% 21% 414% 268% 676% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin D +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.34
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.52
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 17.9
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 1.79
Equal in Folate - 357
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 5.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
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Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Contains more Other +62.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +78.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.1
Equal in Carbs - 88.2
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
6% 2% 90%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 90.1 g
Water: 1.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
5% 3% 88% 3%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 88.2 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Other +62.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +78.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.1
Equal in Carbs - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
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Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.6
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
14% 43% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
56% 18% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.6

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Post Golden Crisp Cereal Kellogg's Apple Jacks Opinion
Net carbs 85.1g 78.9g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Protein 5.5g 5.1g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Fats 1.7g 3.4g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Carbs 90.1g 88.2g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Calories 380kcal 375kcal Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Sugar 53.6g 43.7g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Fiber 5g 9.3g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Calcium 15mg 12mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Iron 6.7mg 16.1mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Magnesium 59mg 29mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Phosphorus 227mg 70mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Potassium 176mg 112mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Sodium 95mg 466mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Zinc 5.6mg 5.4mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Copper 0.2mg 0.098mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Manganese 0.499mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Selenium 48.6µg 5.6µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A 2778IU 1786IU Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 832µg 527µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.12mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin D 296IU 143IU Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin D 7.4µg 3.6µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 54mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B1 1.4mg 1.34mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 1.52mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B3 18.5mg 17.9mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.345mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B6 1.9mg 1.79mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Folate 370µg 357µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.6µg 5.4µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0.4µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Tryptophan 0.06mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Threonine 0.18mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Isoleucine 0.192mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Leucine 0.468mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Lysine 0.132mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Methionine 0.084mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Phenylalanine 0.252mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Valine 0.264mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Histidine 0.144mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1.9g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g 0.6g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 0.9g Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Post Golden Crisp Cereal Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
240%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
233%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
100%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.9g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Post Golden Crisp Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171652/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.