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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and Cream of Wheat?

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A than Cream of Wheat.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 338% higher.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in Sodium.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt types in this comparison.

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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% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280%
Contains more IronIron +438.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2033.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
~equal in Selenium ~3.5µg

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% 46% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +720.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +723.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +794.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1056.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +516.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.2%
Contains more FatsFats +600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +582%
Contains more OtherOther +122.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1919.1%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +703%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +399.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.6%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +44657.1%
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 Cream of Wheat
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Cream of Wheat Opinion
Calories 369kcal 62kcal Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 3.96g 1.84g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fats 1.68g 0.24g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin C 24.2mg 0mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Net carbs 87g 12.48g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Carbs 89.2g 13.08g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 188IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 8mg 6mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calcium 3mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 76mg 20mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Iron 26.7mg 4.96mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 35.43g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 2.2g 0.6g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Copper 0.039mg 0.043mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.15mg 0.17mg Cream of Wheat
Starch 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Phosphorus 47mg 18mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sodium 468mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 1559IU 773IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A 450µg 232µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.02mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 4.7µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Manganese 0.055mg 0mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Selenium 3.3µg 3.5µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B1 1.903mg 0.232mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.73mg 0.21mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 27.667mg 3.093mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.082mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B6 3.573mg 0.309mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.1µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Folate 382µg 62µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Choline 1.9mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.451g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.265g 0.033g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 0.134g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.025mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Threonine 0.13mg 0.058mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Isoleucine 0.149mg 0.08mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Leucine 0.633mg 0.139mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Lysine 0.028mg 0.047mg Cream of Wheat
Methionine 0.065mg 0.034mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.223mg 0.099mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Valine 0.195mg 0.089mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Histidine 0.112mg 0.042mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fructose 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Cream of Wheat
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
26%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.413g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.