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

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

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A, and Vitamin D, however, Corn chips has more Vitamin E.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 338% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.9% 6.7% 1001% 13% 4.1% 20% 61% 7.2% 18%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more IronIron +2125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +159%
Contains more ZincZinc +760%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +312.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +505.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.3%
~equal in Sodium ~514mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 81% 94% 1.4% 141% 476% 399% 519% 13% 825% 1013% 0.5% 287% 1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2159.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3948.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3185.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2039.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4675%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10228.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3050%
Contains more CholineCholine +536.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.8%
Contains more WaterWater +290.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1885.7%
Contains more OtherOther +155.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.669 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3346.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2357.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 38% 2% 2%
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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +11503.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +11.4%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Corn chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Corn chips Opinion
Calories 369kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 3.96g 6.17g Corn chips
Fats 1.68g 33.36g Corn chips
Vitamin C 24.2mg 0mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Net carbs 87g 52.9g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Carbs 89.2g 56.9g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 188IU 0IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 8mg 72mg Corn chips
Calcium 3mg 138mg Corn chips
Potassium 76mg 144mg Corn chips
Iron 26.7mg 1.2mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 35.43g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 2.2g 4g Corn chips
Copper 0.039mg 0.101mg Corn chips
Zinc 0.15mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Starch 46.1g 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 47mg 194mg Corn chips
Sodium 468mg 514mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A 1559IU 69IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A 450µg 3µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 4.7µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Manganese 0.055mg 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 3.3µg 7.6µg Corn chips
Vitamin B1 1.903mg 0.047mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.73mg 0.078mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 27.667mg 0.842mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.19mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B6 3.573mg 0.167mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 6.3µg Corn chips
Folate 382µg 8µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.088g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Choline 1.9mg 12.1mg Corn chips
Saturated Fat 0.451g 4.331g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.265g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.13mg 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.149mg 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.633mg 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.028mg 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.065mg 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.223mg 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.195mg 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.112mg 0.2mg Corn chips
Fructose 1.67g 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.006g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Corn chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
296%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.88g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.