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

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Important differences between kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and corn grits

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has more vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin C; however, corn grits has more calcium.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 273% more.
  • Corn grits is lower in sodium.
  • Corn grits has a higher glycemic index than kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.5%
Contains more IronIron +297.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2033.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%

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.
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% 150% 1.4% 71% 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% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1554.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +313.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12660.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1314.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.8%

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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.6%
Contains more FatsFats +242.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +459.2%
Contains more OtherOther +28.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1843.1%

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
22% 23% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +227.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.1%

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: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +199.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +31230%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 grits
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Corn grits DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 338%
Vitamin B6 3.573mg 0.028mg 273%
Iron 26.7mg 6.71mg 250%
Vitamin B3 27.667mg 1.672mg 162%
Vitamin B1 1.903mg 0.143mg 147%
Vitamin B2 1.73mg 0.135mg 123%
Folate 382µg 27µg 89%
Vitamin A 450µg 50%
Vitamin C 24.2mg 0mg 27%
Carbs 89.2g 15.95g 24%
Vitamin D 188IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.7µg 24%
Calories 369kcal 74kcal 15%
Starch 46.1g 15.39g 13%
Sodium 468mg 227mg 10%
Calcium 3mg 64mg 6%
Selenium 3.3µg 6%
Phosphorus 47mg 14mg 5%
Protein 3.96g 1.58g 5%
Copper 0.039mg 0mg 4%
Fiber 2.2g 1.1g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 0.191g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.052mg 3%
Fructose 1.67g 0g 2%
Saturated fat 0.451g 0.076g 2%
Fats 1.68g 0.49g 2%
Potassium 76mg 27mg 1%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 87g 14.85g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 35.43g 0.1g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.049mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg 0%
Choline 1.9mg 2.6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.265g 0.081g 0%
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.13mg 0.052mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.149mg 0.058mg 0%
Leucine 0.633mg 0.228mg 0%
Lysine 0.028mg 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.223mg 0.087mg 0%
Valine 0.195mg 0.077mg 0%
Histidine 0.112mg 0.048mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Corn grits
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
295%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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 Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.375g)
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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients

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

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