Bran cereal vs. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bran cereal and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Bran cereal has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is richer in Iron.
Bran cereal covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 648% more than Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal.
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has 135 times less Manganese than Bran cereal. Bran cereal has 7.41mg of Manganese, while Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has 0.055mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES.

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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.

Bran cereal

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Contains more Calcium +12866.7%

Contains more Magnesium +4425%

Contains more Phosphorus +2346.8%

Contains more Potassium +1242.1%

Contains less Sodium -44.9%

Contains more Zinc +8166.7%

Contains more Copper +2566.7%

Contains more Manganese +13372.7%

Contains more Selenium +184.8%

Contains more Iron +51.7%

Bran cereal

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Contains more Calcium +12866.7%

Contains more Magnesium +4425%

Contains more Phosphorus +2346.8%

Contains more Potassium +1242.1%

Contains less Sodium -44.9%

Contains more Zinc +8166.7%

Contains more Copper +2566.7%

Contains more Manganese +13372.7%

Contains more Selenium +184.8%

Contains more Iron +51.7%

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.

Bran cereal

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Contains more Vitamin A +12.1%

Contains more Vitamin E +1600%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.3%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +393%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.9%

Contains more Folate +242.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +132.1%

Contains more Vitamin K +2500%

Contains more Vitamin C +21%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.9%

Equal in Vitamin D - 4.7

Bran cereal

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Contains more Vitamin A +12.1%

Contains more Vitamin E +1600%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.3%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +393%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.9%

Contains more Folate +242.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +132.1%

Contains more Vitamin K +2500%

Contains more Vitamin C +21%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.9%

Equal in Vitamin D - 4.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Bran cereal

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Contains more Protein +231.8%

Contains more Fats +191.7%

Contains more Other +471.4%

Contains more Carbs +20.2%

Contains more Water +97.2%

Bran cereal

Protein: 13.14 g

Fats: 4.9 g

Carbs: 74.24 g

Water: 2.12 g

Other: 5.6 g

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Protein: 3.96 g

Fats: 1.68 g

Carbs: 89.2 g

Water: 4.18 g

Other: 0.98 g

Contains more Protein +231.8%

Contains more Fats +191.7%

Contains more Other +471.4%

Contains more Carbs +20.2%

Contains more Water +97.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Bran cereal

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +235.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199%

Contains less Saturated Fat -59%

Bran cereal

Saturated Fat: 1.1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.451 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +235.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199%

Contains less Saturated Fat -59%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Bran cereal

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Contains more Maltose +68.3%

Contains more Starch +111.5%

Contains more Sucrose +137.3%

Contains more Glucose +68.2%

Contains more Fructose +363.9%

Bran cereal

Starch: 21.8 g

Sucrose: 13.2 g

Glucose: 1.07 g

Fructose: 0.36 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 1.06 g

Galactose: 0 g

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

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 Maltose +68.3%

Contains more Starch +111.5%

Contains more Sucrose +137.3%

Contains more Glucose +68.2%

Contains more Fructose +363.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	44.94g	87g
Protein	13.14g	3.96g
Fats	4.9g	1.68g
Carbs	74.24g	89.2g
Calories	259kcal	369kcal
Starch	21.8g	46.1g
Fructose	0.36g	1.67g
Sugar	15.69g	35.43g
Fiber	29.3g	2.2g
Calcium	389mg	3mg
Iron	17.6mg	26.7mg
Magnesium	362mg	8mg
Phosphorus	1150mg	47mg
Potassium	1020mg	76mg
Sodium	258mg	468mg
Zinc	12.4mg	0.15mg
Copper	1.04mg	0.039mg
Manganese	7.41mg	0.055mg
Selenium	9.4µg	3.3µg
Vitamin A	1747IU	1559IU
Vitamin A RAE	522µg	450µg
Vitamin E	1.19mg	0.07mg
Vitamin D	170IU	188IU
Vitamin D	4.3µg	4.7µg
Vitamin C	20mg	24.2mg
Vitamin B1	2.27mg	1.903mg
Vitamin B2	2.71mg	1.73mg
Vitamin B3	14.8mg	27.667mg
Vitamin B5	1.06mg	0.215mg
Vitamin B6	12mg	3.573mg
Folate	1310µg	382µg
Vitamin B12	18.8µg	8.1µg
Vitamin K	5.2µg	0.2µg
Tryptophan	0.22mg	0.028mg
Threonine	0.38mg	0.13mg
Isoleucine	0.35mg	0.149mg
Leucine	0.7mg	0.633mg
Lysine	0.35mg	0.028mg
Methionine	0.17mg	0.065mg
Phenylalanine	0.48mg	0.223mg
Valine	0.52mg	0.195mg
Histidine	0.28mg	0.112mg
Saturated Fat	1.1g	0.451g
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.008g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.89g	0.265g
Polyunsaturated fat	2g	0.669g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		0.629g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.032g

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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

664%

321%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

335%

114%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.649g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Bran cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.74g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)