Cereal vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cereal and papadum different?
- Cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin A, while papadum is higher in copper, fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Cereal covers your daily need for vitamin B1 501% more than papadum.
- Cereal contains 63 times more Vitamin A than papadum. Cereal contains 814µg of Vitamin A, while papadum contains 13µg.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index (69) than papadum (46).
Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Papad types were 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 IronIron | +336.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1326.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1330% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +852.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +628.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5484% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1912.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2000.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +305.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +321.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +251.1% |
~equal in
Water
~3.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +160.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +224.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 378kcal | 371kcal |
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| Protein | 6.06g | 25.56g |
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| Fats | 1.08g | 3.25g |
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| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 85.45g | 41.27g |
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| Carbs | 86.85g | 59.87g |
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| Cholesterol | 4mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 271mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 143mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 1000mg |
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| Iron | 34.06mg | 7.8mg |
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| Sugar | 10.35g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 18.6g |
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| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.998mg |
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| Zinc | 7.6mg | 3.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 385mg |
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| Sodium | 795mg | 1745mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2792IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 814µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.79mg | 1.562mg |
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| Selenium | 6.3µg | 8.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.277mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.258mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 1.472mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.917mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 219µg |
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| Choline | 0.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.26g | 1.084g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.204g | 0.532g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 1.148g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.266mg |
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| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.886mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 1.303mg |
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| Leucine | 0.767mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 0.113mg | 1.695mg |
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| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.372mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 1.491mg |
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| Valine | 0.344mg | 1.434mg |
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| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.715mg |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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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
363%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 950mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.824g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.