Cereal vs. Tomato juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cereal and tomato juice
- Cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, zinc, and manganese, yet tomato juice is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for cereal is 516% higher.
- Cereal contains 87 times more Iron than tomato juice. Cereal contains 34.06mg of Iron, while tomato juice contains 0.39mg.
- Tomato juice contains less sodium.
- Tomato juice has a lower glycemic index than cereal.
Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Tomato juice, canned, without salt added.
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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 | +72.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8633.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6809.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +305.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1061.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1160% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +520.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6188% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +4861.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4301.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +8451.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +82.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.29 g
Carbs:
3.53 g
Water:
94.24 g
Other:
1.09 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +612.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +272.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2360.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2393.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.027 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3980% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1211.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.25 g
Fructose:
1.33 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +363% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +411.5% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 378kcal | 17kcal |
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| Protein | 6.06g | 0.85g |
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| Fats | 1.08g | 0.29g |
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| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 70.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 85.45g | 3.13g |
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| Carbs | 86.85g | 3.53g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 10mg | |
| Potassium | 105mg | 217mg |
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| Iron | 34.06mg | 0.39mg |
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| Sugar | 10.35g | 2.58g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 795mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2792IU | 450IU |
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| Vitamin A | 814µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.068mg |
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| Selenium | 6.3µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0.673mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 20µg |
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| Choline | 6.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.26g | 0.019g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.204g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.027g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.026mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.017mg |
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| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.024mg |
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| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0.026mg |
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| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.005mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.026mg |
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| Valine | 0.344mg | 0.017mg |
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| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.014mg |
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| Fructose | 0.26g | 1.33g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.022g |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato juice contains less Sodium (difference - 785mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
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.