Cereal vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cereal and flour different?
- Cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C; however, flour is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for cereal is 459% higher.
- Flour has less sodium.
Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 IronIron | +634.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +985.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +438.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +701% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +683.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +401.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13504.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +384.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +215.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +134.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 | 0.785mg | 459% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.044mg | 457% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 4.64mg | 368% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.494mg | 260% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 5.904mg | 148% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 0µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.7mg | 63% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 33.9µg | 50% |
| Folate | 183µg | 46% | |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 2mg | 34% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 10.33g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.682mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 76.31g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.438mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 108mg | 4% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 364kcal | 1% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.144mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 0.98g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Potassium | 105mg | 107mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0.087g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.413g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.23mg | 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 793mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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