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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and Plantain chips?

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, while Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin E.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 338% higher.
  • Plantain chips have 43 times less Vitamin B2 than Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has 1.73mg of Vitamin B2, while Plantain chips have 0.04mg.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES and Snacks, plantain chips, salted 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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more IronIron +2652.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +725%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +787.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +934.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +407.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +401.8%

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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2827.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4225%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3349.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +676.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +991.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +411.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14200%

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% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.7%
Contains more WaterWater +100%
Contains more FatsFats +1661.3%
Contains more OtherOther +124.5%

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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2025.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1654.7%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3305.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +10.2%
~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 Plantain chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 369kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 3.96g 2.28g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fats 1.68g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 24.2mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 87g 60.34g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Carbs 89.2g 63.84g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 188IU 0IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 8mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 3mg 9mg Plantain chips
Potassium 76mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 26.7mg 0.97mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 35.43g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 2.2g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.039mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.15mg 0.37mg Plantain chips
Starch 46.1g 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 47mg 78mg Plantain chips
Sodium 468mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1559IU 1386IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 450µg 69µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 4.7µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Manganese 0.055mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 3.3µg 0.4µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.903mg 0.065mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.73mg 0.04mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 27.667mg 0.802mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 3.573mg 0.46mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 382µg 35µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.185g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Choline 1.9mg 0mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.451g 8.337g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.265g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 11.739g Plantain chips
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
Fructose 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Plantain chips
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
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.886g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.