Cereal vs. Gumdrop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cereal and gumdrop
- Cereal is richer than gumdrop in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for cereal is 524% higher.
- Gumdrop contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces.
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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 | +1800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8415% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1041.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +7600% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +687.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +104700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29669.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +296100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1783.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119620% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +278% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2130% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.9% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.006mg | 524% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.005mg | 460% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 0.4mg | 421% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.013mg | 297% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0.01mg | 185% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 0µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0mg | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.01mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 44mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.012mg | 14% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 0g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 1mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 0.8µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.012mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 98.9g | 4% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 0g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0g | 1% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 396kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 98.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 58.97g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
371%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gumdrop contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins