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Cereal vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cereal and Macadamia different?

  • Cereal is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Cereal is 439% higher.
  • Cereal has less Saturated Fat.

Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +823%
Contains more Zinc +484.6%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +584.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +250.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +451.8%
Contains more Manganese +422.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Iron +823%
Contains more Zinc +484.6%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +584.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +250.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +451.8%
Contains more Manganese +422.9%

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.
Cereal
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +426.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1097.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2076.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +426.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1097.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2076.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +528.4%
Contains more Water +177.9%
Contains more Other +95.6%
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Fats +6915.7%
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Carbs +528.4%
Contains more Water +177.9%
Contains more Other +95.6%
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Fats +6915.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28761.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.3%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28761.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +119.9%
Contains more Glucose +285.7%
Contains more Fructose +271.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 g
Galactose: 0 g
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +119.9%
Contains more Glucose +285.7%
Contains more Fructose +271.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cereal Macadamia
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 5.22g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 1.08g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 86.85g 13.82g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.26g 0.07g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g 4.57g Macadamia
Fiber 1.4g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 10mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 34.06mg 3.69mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 77mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 105mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 795mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 7.6mg 1.3mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.79mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 6.3µg 3.6µg Cereal
Vitamin A 2792IU 0IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 0µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 38.5mg 1.2mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 1.195mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.162mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 2.473mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.275mg Cereal
Folate 11µg Macadamia
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.241mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.767mg 0.602mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg 0.018mg Cereal
Methionine 0.13mg 0.023mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.344mg 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.162mg 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 0.26g 12.061g Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereal Macadamia
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
393%
Cereal
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 790mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.801g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.