Egg vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between eggs and cereal?
- Eggs are higher in copper and selenium; however, cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin C.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 519% more.
- Cereal contains 15 times less copper than eggs. Eggs contain 2mg of copper, while cereal contains 0.137mg.
- Eggs have a lower glycemic index (0) than cereal (69).
We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) types 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 CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1359.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +388.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2762.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +623.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2938.5% |
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 | +1187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +518.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +446.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +9427.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +654.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4847.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +882.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1874.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7654.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1898.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +299.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 6.288mg | 519% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 5.986mg | 451% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 34.06mg | 411% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 3.87mg | 258% |
| Copper | 2mg | 0.137mg | 207% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 29.62mg | 185% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 124% | |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 814µg | 74% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 7.6mg | 60% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 46% | |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 6.3µg | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.79mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 795mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 86.85g | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.226mg | 23% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 1.08g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 0.26g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 77mg | 14% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 6.06g | 13% |
| Folate | 44µg | 11% | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 378kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 0.204g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.354g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g | N/A |
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
53%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 671mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.007g)
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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