Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal vs. Cocoa Krispies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and Cocoa Krispies

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Cocoa Krispies are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Manganese, Zinc, and Copper.
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal covers your daily need of Iron 153% more than Cocoa Krispies.
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Cocoa Krispies. While Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has 3.573mg of Vitamin B6, Cocoa Krispies have only 1.61mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES.

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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.

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Iron +84.1%

Contains more Calcium +4133.3%

Contains more Magnesium +375%

Contains more Phosphorus +117%

Contains more Potassium +159.2%

Contains more Zinc +3233.3%

Contains more Copper +751.3%

Contains more Manganese +1900%

Contains more Selenium +387.9%

Equal in Sodium - 424

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Iron +84.1%

Contains more Calcium +4133.3%

Contains more Magnesium +375%

Contains more Phosphorus +117%

Contains more Potassium +159.2%

Contains more Zinc +3233.3%

Contains more Copper +751.3%

Contains more Manganese +1900%

Contains more Selenium +387.9%

Equal in Sodium - 424

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.

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.3%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.8%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.9%

Contains more Folate +18.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.8%

Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Contains more Vitamin A +158.6%

Contains more Vitamin E +15328.6%

Contains more Vitamin C +98.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%

Equal in Vitamin D - 4.8

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.3%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.8%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.9%

Contains more Folate +18.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.8%

Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Contains more Vitamin A +158.6%

Contains more Vitamin E +15328.6%

Contains more Vitamin C +98.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%

Equal in Vitamin D - 4.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Water +48.8%

Contains more Protein +16.2%

Contains more Fats +60.7%

Contains more Other +103.1%

Equal in Carbs - 87.9

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

Cocoa Krispies

Protein: 4.6 g

Fats: 2.7 g

Carbs: 87.9 g

Water: 2.81 g

Other: 1.99 g

Contains more Water +48.8%

Contains more Protein +16.2%

Contains more Fats +60.7%

Contains more Other +103.1%

Equal in Carbs - 87.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +569%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.2%

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.451 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g

Cocoa Krispies

Saturated Fat: 2.1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +569%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Equal in Starch - 43.8

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

Cocoa Krispies

Starch: 43.8 g

Sucrose: 0 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Equal in Starch - 43.8

Comparison summary table

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


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	87g	86.5g
Protein	3.96g	4.6g
Fats	1.68g	2.7g
Carbs	89.2g	87.9g
Calories	369kcal	389kcal
Starch	46.1g	43.8g
Fructose	1.67g
Sugar	35.43g	38.6g
Fiber	2.2g	1.4g
Calcium	3mg	127mg
Iron	26.7mg	14.5mg
Magnesium	8mg	38mg
Phosphorus	47mg	102mg
Potassium	76mg	197mg
Sodium	468mg	424mg
Zinc	0.15mg	5mg
Copper	0.039mg	0.332mg
Manganese	0.055mg	1.1mg
Selenium	3.3µg	16.1µg
Vitamin A	1559IU	4032IU
Vitamin A RAE	450µg	1210µg
Vitamin E	0.07mg	10.8mg
Vitamin D	188IU	194IU
Vitamin D	4.7µg	4.8µg
Vitamin C	24.2mg	48mg
Vitamin B1	1.903mg	1.21mg
Vitamin B2	1.73mg	1.37mg
Vitamin B3	27.667mg	16.1mg
Vitamin B5	0.215mg	0.249mg
Vitamin B6	3.573mg	1.61mg
Folate	382µg	323µg
Vitamin B12	8.1µg	4.8µg
Vitamin K	0.2µg	0.1µg
Tryptophan	0.028mg	0.08mg
Threonine	0.13mg	0.16mg
Isoleucine	0.149mg	0.16mg
Leucine	0.633mg	0.34mg
Lysine	0.028mg	0.13mg
Methionine	0.065mg	0.09mg
Phenylalanine	0.223mg	0.23mg
Valine	0.195mg	0.24mg
Histidine	0.112mg	0.09mg
Saturated Fat	0.451g	2.1g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.008g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.265g	0.3g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.669g	0.1g
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

321%

243%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

114%

120%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.649g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.