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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and Granola bars

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Granola bars are richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is 338% higher.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 225 times more Vitamin A RAE than Granola bars. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 450µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Granola bars contain 2µg.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES and Snacks, granola bars, hard, 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.
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
1
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9
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Iron +805.1%
Contains more Calcium +1933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +489.4%
Contains more Potassium +342.1%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
Contains more Zinc +1253.3%
Contains more Copper +905.1%
Contains more Manganese +3130.9%
Contains more Selenium +390.9%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1002% 6% 21% 7% 62% 5% 14% 8% 18%
Granola bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Contains more Iron +805.1%
Contains more Calcium +1933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +489.4%
Contains more Potassium +342.1%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
Contains more Zinc +1253.3%
Contains more Copper +905.1%
Contains more Manganese +3130.9%
Contains more Selenium +390.9%

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
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
9
:
3
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Vitamin A +4624.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4103.5%
Contains more Folate +1560.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2885.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +7200%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 94% 2% 141% 81% 476% 400% 519% 13% 825% 287% 1013% 1%
Granola bars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 42% 0% 3% 67% 28% 30% 49% 20% 18% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +4624.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4103.5%
Contains more Folate +1560.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2885.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +7200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
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3
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Contains more Protein +155.1%
Contains more Fats +1078.6%
Contains more Other +83.7%
Equal in Water - 3.9
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
Granola bars
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Contains more Protein +155.1%
Contains more Fats +1078.6%
Contains more Other +83.7%
Equal in Water - 3.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
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2
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1552.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1701.2%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g
Granola bars
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1552.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1701.2%

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 Granola bars
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Granola bars Opinion
Net carbs 87g 59.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 3.96g 10.1g Granola bars
Fats 1.68g 19.8g Granola bars
Carbs 89.2g 64.4g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calories 369kcal 471kcal Granola bars
Starch 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fructose 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 35.43g 28.57g Granola bars
Fiber 2.2g 5.3g Granola bars
Calcium 3mg 61mg Granola bars
Iron 26.7mg 2.95mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 8mg 97mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 47mg 277mg Granola bars
Potassium 76mg 336mg Granola bars
Sodium 468mg 294mg Granola bars
Zinc 0.15mg 2.03mg Granola bars
Copper 0.039mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Manganese 0.055mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 3.3µg 16.2µg Granola bars
Vitamin A 1559IU 33IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 450µg 2µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 2.09mg Granola bars
Vitamin D 188IU 0IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 4.7µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin C 24.2mg 0.9mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.903mg 0.264mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.73mg 0.119mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 27.667mg 1.581mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 3.573mg 0.085mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Folate 382µg 23µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 14.6µg Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.13mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.149mg 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.633mg 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.028mg 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.065mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.223mg 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.195mg 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.112mg 0.216mg Granola bars
Saturated Fat 0.451g 2.37g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.265g 4.38g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 12.05g Granola bars
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Granola bars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
321%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
24%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.919g)
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?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars 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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.