Cereal vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cereal and nori
- Cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, and selenium, yet nori is richer in vitamin A and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for cereal is 516% higher.
- Cereal contains 38 times more vitamin B6 than nori. Cereal contains 5.986mg of vitamin B6, while nori contains 0.159mg.
- Nori contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Seaweed, laver, raw.
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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 | +850% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1792.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +623.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +239% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +213.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6316.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +767.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1915% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3664.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +285.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1599.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2149.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.1% |
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Protein
~5.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +716% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +221.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.098mg | 516% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.159mg | 448% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 1.8mg | 403% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.446mg | 263% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 1.47mg | 176% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 260µg | 62% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 1.05mg | 60% |
| Folate | 146µg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 795mg | 48mg | 32% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 5.11g | 27% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 35kcal | 17% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.264mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 0.7µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.988mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 356mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.521mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.3g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 58mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.11g | 2% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.061g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 0.28g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 39mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 5.81g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 4.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.08g | N/A |
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?
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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