Cream of Wheat vs. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cream of Wheat and kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal?
- Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin A than cream of Wheat.
- Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 338% higher.
- Cream of Wheat is lower in sodium.
- Cream of Wheat has a higher glycemic index (67) than kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal (55).
We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +2033.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +280% |
| Contains more IronIron | +438.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +161.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +720.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +723.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +794.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +162.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1056.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +516.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
3.96 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
89.2 g
Water:
4.18 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1919.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +582% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.451 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.669 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +703% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +399.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +44657.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 8.1µg | 338% |
| Iron | 4.96mg | 26.7mg | 272% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 3.573mg | 251% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 27.667mg | 154% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 1.903mg | 139% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 1.73mg | 117% |
| Folate | 62µg | 382µg | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 24.2mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 13.08g | 89.2g | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 188IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin A | 232µg | 450µg | 24% |
| Starch | 46.1g | 19% | |
| Sodium | 102mg | 468mg | 16% |
| Calories | 62kcal | 369kcal | 15% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2.2g | 6% |
| Protein | 1.84g | 3.96g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.669g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 0.215mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.24g | 1.68g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.038g | 0.451g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.265g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.48g | 87g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 35.43g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 3.3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 1.9mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.139mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.089mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.629g | N/A |
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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
28%
295%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
114%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.413g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.