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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal vs. Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats?

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin D, and Fiber, however, Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats are richer in Copper.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 259% more.
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contain 6 times less Fiber than Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 2.2g of Fiber, while Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contain 0.4g.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Cereal types 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 +345%
Contains more Potassium +49%
Contains less Sodium -17.5%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +174.4%
Contains more Selenium +72.7%
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% 225% 15% 27% 5% 74% 19% 36% 0% 32%
Contains more Iron +345%
Contains more Potassium +49%
Contains less Sodium -17.5%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +174.4%
Contains more Selenium +72.7%

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 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.2%
Contains more Folate +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62%
Contains more Vitamin E +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1667
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 101% 8% 99% 67% 313% 326% 314% 0% 384% 250% 625% 3%
Contains more Vitamin D +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.2%
Contains more Folate +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62%
Contains more Vitamin E +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1667

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Fats +149.4%
Contains more Other +146.9%
Equal in Protein - 4.3
Equal in Carbs - 85.59
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
4% 4% 86% 4% 2%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 85.59 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Fats +149.4%
Contains more Other +146.9%
Equal in Protein - 4.3
Equal in Carbs - 85.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +352.8%
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g
39% 52% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.89 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +352.8%

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 Rice Krispie Treats
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Opinion
Net carbs 87g 85.19g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 3.96g 4.3g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Fats 1.68g 4.19g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Carbs 89.2g 85.59g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calories 369kcal 395kcal Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Starch 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fructose 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 35.43g 29.6g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Fiber 2.2g 0.4g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calcium 3mg 10mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Iron 26.7mg 6mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 8mg 21mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Phosphorus 47mg 62mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Potassium 76mg 51mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sodium 468mg 567mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Zinc 0.15mg 0.69mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Copper 0.039mg 0.107mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Manganese 0.055mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Selenium 3.3µg 5.7µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin A 1559IU 1667IU Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin A RAE 450µg 500µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.36mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin D 188IU 133IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 4.7µg 3.3µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin C 24.2mg 20mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.903mg 1.25mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.73mg 1.41mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 27.667mg 16.7mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B6 3.573mg 1.66mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Folate 382µg 333µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 5µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Tryptophan 0.028mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Threonine 0.13mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Isoleucine 0.149mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Leucine 0.633mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Lysine 0.028mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Methionine 0.065mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.223mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Valine 0.195mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Histidine 0.112mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 1.6g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.451g 0.89g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.265g 1.2g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 0.2g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
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 Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
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
207%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
43%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (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 - 0.439g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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