Dried fruit vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between dried fruit and cereal
- Dried fruit has more potassium and vitamin E; however, cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin C.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 523% more than dried fruit.
- Cereal has 54 times less vitamin E than dried fruit. Dried fruit has 4.33mg of vitamin E, while cereal has 0.08mg.
- Dried fruit contains less sodium.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cereal is 69, while the glycemic index of dried fruit is 31.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 | +68.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1006.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1180.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1848.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +236.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +186.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +5312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3750% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +352.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +5129.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1044.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4086% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +717.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +378.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
7.89 g
Glucose:
33.08 g
Fructose:
12.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +12151.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +4696.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +23.4% |
| 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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 6.288mg | 523% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 5.986mg | 449% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 34.06mg | 393% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 3.87mg | 292% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 29.62mg | 169% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 814µg | 70% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 7.6mg | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 38.5mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 795mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1162mg | 105mg | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 0.08mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.79mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 1.4g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.137mg | 23% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 0.26g | 15% |
| Carbs | 62.64g | 86.85g | 8% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 378kcal | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 6.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 0.226mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.39g | 6.06g | 5% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.354g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 77mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 1.08g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.34g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.204g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
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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
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371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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183%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 785mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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