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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal vs. Kellogg's Froot Loops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and Kellogg's Froot Loops different?

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Kellogg's Froot Loops are richer in Zinc, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is 143% higher.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 2 times more Iron than Kellogg's Froot Loops. While Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 26.7mg of Iron, Kellogg's Froot Loops contain only 15.5mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROOT LOOPS are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Iron +72.3%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +287.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains more Potassium +53.9%
Contains more Zinc +3366.7%
Contains more Copper +128.2%
Contains more Manganese +918.2%
Contains more Selenium +78.8%
Equal in Sodium - 469
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1002% 6% 21% 7% 62% 5% 14% 8% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 582% 23% 32% 11% 62% 142% 30% 74% 33%
Contains more Iron +72.3%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +287.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains more Potassium +53.9%
Contains more Zinc +3366.7%
Contains more Copper +128.2%
Contains more Manganese +918.2%
Contains more Selenium +78.8%
Equal in Sodium - 469

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Folate - 345
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 104% 3% 105% 174% 323% 340% 323% 21% 397% 259% 650% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Folate - 345

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +67.2%
Contains more Other +22.5%
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Fats +102.4%
Equal in Carbs - 88
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
5% 3% 88% 3%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 88 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Water +67.2%
Contains more Other +22.5%
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Fats +102.4%
Equal in Carbs - 88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.5%
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g
55% 18% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.5%

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 Kellogg's Froot Loops
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Kellogg's Froot Loops Opinion
Net carbs 87g 78.7g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 3.96g 5.3g Kellogg's Froot Loops
Fats 1.68g 3.4g Kellogg's Froot Loops
Carbs 89.2g 88g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calories 369kcal 375kcal Kellogg's Froot Loops
Starch 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fructose 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 35.43g 41.7g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fiber 2.2g 9.3g Kellogg's Froot Loops
Calcium 3mg 10mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Iron 26.7mg 15.5mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 8mg 31mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Phosphorus 47mg 74mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Potassium 76mg 117mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Sodium 468mg 469mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Zinc 0.15mg 5.2mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Copper 0.039mg 0.089mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Manganese 0.055mg 0.56mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Selenium 3.3µg 5.9µg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin A 1559IU 1724IU Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin A RAE 450µg 501µg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.15mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin D 188IU 138IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 4.7µg 3.5µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin C 24.2mg 52mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin B1 1.903mg 1.29mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.73mg 1.47mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 27.667mg 17.2mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.347mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Vitamin B6 3.573mg 1.72mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Folate 382µg 345µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 5.2µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.089mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Threonine 0.13mg 0.167mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Isoleucine 0.149mg 0.156mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Leucine 0.633mg 0.435mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Lysine 0.028mg 0.1mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Methionine 0.065mg 0.078mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Phenylalanine 0.223mg 0.245mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Valine 0.195mg 0.201mg Kellogg's Froot Loops
Histidine 0.112mg 0.1mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.451g 1.8g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.265g 0.6g Kellogg's Froot Loops
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 0.9g Kellogg's Froot Loops
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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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Kellogg's Froot Loops
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
225%
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
99%
Kellogg's Froot Loops

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.349g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops 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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.