Corn grits vs. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Corn grits and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Corn grits has more Calcium, however, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin C.
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 273% more.
Corn grits has 21 times more Calcium than Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal. Corn grits has 64mg of Calcium, while Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has 3mg.
Corn grits is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES.

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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.

Corn grits

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Contains more Calcium +2033.3%

Contains less Sodium -51.5%

Contains more Iron +297.9%

Contains more Magnesium +33.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +235.7%

Contains more Potassium +181.5%

Contains more Zinc +66.7%

Contains more Copper +∞%

Contains more Manganese +12.2%

Corn grits

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Contains more Calcium +2033.3%

Contains less Sodium -51.5%

Contains more Iron +297.9%

Contains more Magnesium +33.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +235.7%

Contains more Potassium +181.5%

Contains more Zinc +66.7%

Contains more Copper +∞%

Contains more Manganese +12.2%

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.

Corn grits

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +600%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1230.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1181.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1554.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +313.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +12660.7%

Contains more Folate +1314.8%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Corn grits

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +600%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1230.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1181.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1554.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +313.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +12660.7%

Contains more Folate +1314.8%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Corn grits

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Contains more Water +1843.1%

Contains more Protein +150.6%

Contains more Fats +242.9%

Contains more Carbs +459.2%

Contains more Other +28.9%

Corn grits

Protein: 1.58 g

Fats: 0.49 g

Carbs: 15.95 g

Water: 81.22 g

Other: 0.76 g

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Protein: 3.96 g

Fats: 1.68 g

Carbs: 89.2 g

Water: 4.18 g

Other: 0.98 g

Contains more Water +1843.1%

Contains more Protein +150.6%

Contains more Fats +242.9%

Contains more Carbs +459.2%

Contains more Other +28.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Corn grits

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250.3%

Corn grits

Saturated Fat: 0.076 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.451 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Corn grits

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Contains more Starch +199.5%

Contains more Sucrose +31230%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Corn grits

Starch: 15.39 g

Sucrose: 0.1 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Starch: 46.1 g

Sucrose: 31.33 g

Glucose: 1.8 g

Fructose: 1.67 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.63 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +199.5%

Contains more Sucrose +31230%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Rich in minerals
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	14.85g	87g
Protein	1.58g	3.96g
Fats	0.49g	1.68g
Carbs	15.95g	89.2g
Calories	74kcal	369kcal
Starch	15.39g	46.1g
Fructose	0g	1.67g
Sugar	0.1g	35.43g
Fiber	1.1g	2.2g
Calcium	64mg	3mg
Iron	6.71mg	26.7mg
Magnesium	6mg	8mg
Phosphorus	14mg	47mg
Potassium	27mg	76mg
Sodium	227mg	468mg
Zinc	0.09mg	0.15mg
Copper	0mg	0.039mg
Manganese	0.049mg	0.055mg
Selenium		3.3µg
Vitamin A		1559IU
Vitamin A RAE		450µg
Vitamin E	0.01mg	0.07mg
Vitamin D		188IU
Vitamin D		4.7µg
Vitamin C	0mg	24.2mg
Vitamin B1	0.143mg	1.903mg
Vitamin B2	0.135mg	1.73mg
Vitamin B3	1.672mg	27.667mg
Vitamin B5	0.052mg	0.215mg
Vitamin B6	0.028mg	3.573mg
Folate	27µg	382µg
Vitamin B12		8.1µg
Vitamin K	0µg	0.2µg
Tryptophan	0.011mg	0.028mg
Threonine	0.052mg	0.13mg
Isoleucine	0.058mg	0.149mg
Leucine	0.228mg	0.633mg
Lysine	0.031mg	0.028mg
Methionine	0.029mg	0.065mg
Phenylalanine	0.087mg	0.223mg
Valine	0.077mg	0.195mg
Histidine	0.048mg	0.112mg
Saturated Fat	0.076g	0.451g
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.008g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.081g	0.265g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.191g	0.669g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		0.629g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.032g

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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

11%

321%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

32%

114%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.33g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.375g)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Corn grits vs. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Important differences between Corn grits and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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