Cereal vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cereal and table salt
- Cereal is higher than table salt in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
- Table salt covers your daily sodium needs 1651% more than cereal.
- The amount of sodium in cereal is lower.
- The glycemic index of table salt is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Salt, table.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +1212.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10221.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +356.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +7500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +690% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1790% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4375.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 795mg | 38758mg | 1651% |
| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0mg | 524% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0mg | 460% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 0.33mg | 422% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0mg | 298% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0mg | 185% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 0µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.1mg | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.1mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 0g | 29% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 0kcal | 19% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 0g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.03mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 0.1µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 0g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0mg | 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%
510%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 37963mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins