Baby food vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between baby food and cereal
- Baby food has more iron, calcium, phosphorus, and selenium; however, cereal is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin C.
- Cereal covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 446% more than baby food.
- Baby food has 73 times more calcium than cereal. While baby food has 733mg of calcium, cereal has only 10mg.
- The glycemic index of cereal is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +426.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7230% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +316.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +409.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +311.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +216.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +375.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1573.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +81300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3067.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +307.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +491.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +379.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 5.986mg | 446% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.438mg | 6.288mg | 321% |
| Iron | 47.5mg | 34.06mg | 168% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 814µg | 90% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.717mg | 3.87mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 733mg | 10mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 7.6mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 77mg | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 38.5mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 25.9µg | 6.3µg | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 795mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 34.714mg | 29.62mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 1.4g | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 0.08mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.334mg | 0.137mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 100mg | 19mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.074mg | 0.226mg | 17% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 6.06g | 12% |
| Folate | 43µg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 437mg | 105mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.697g | 0.354g | 9% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 1.08g | 5% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 86.85g | 4% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.206g | 0.204g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.769g | 0.26g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 378kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 65.9g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.158mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.4mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.477mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.041mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.404mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.672mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.653mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.286mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.509g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.