Cereal vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cereal and chowder
- Cereal has more vitamin A; however, chowder is higher in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
- Cereal covers your daily need for vitamin A, 33% more than chowder.
- Cereal has 3 times more sodium than chowder. While cereal has 795mg of sodium, chowder has only 299mg.
- The glycemic index of cereal is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1303.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1058% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +483.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2072% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +522.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +436.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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 | 524% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 460% | |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 426% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 298% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 185% | |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 58µg | 84% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 69% | |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 43% | |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 34% | |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 7.5g | 26% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 299mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 99kcal | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 1.9g | 10% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 6.3g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 1.75g | 7% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 3.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 105mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 1.27g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)