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

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Significant differences between Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and Potato chips

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 338% more than Potato chips.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 +1538%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +737.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.1%
Contains more Potassium +1577.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +626.7%
Contains more Copper +684.6%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Iron +1538%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +737.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.1%
Contains more Potassium +1577.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +626.7%
Contains more Copper +684.6%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1039.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +778.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +622.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.4%
Contains more Folate +748.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12914.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87%
Contains more Vitamin K +10950%
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1039.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +778.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +622.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.4%
Contains more Folate +748.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12914.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87%
Contains more Vitamin K +10950%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +68.6%
Contains more Water +120%
Contains more Protein +76.8%
Contains more Fats +1959.5%
Contains more Other +267.3%
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Carbs +68.6%
Contains more Water +120%
Contains more Protein +76.8%
Contains more Fats +1959.5%
Contains more Other +267.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3613.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1719.1%
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3613.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1719.1%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 87g 48.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 3.96g 7g Potato chips
Fats 1.68g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 89.2g 52.9g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calories 369kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Starch 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fructose 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 35.43g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 2.2g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 3mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 26.7mg 1.63mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 8mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 47mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 76mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 468mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.15mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.039mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.055mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 3.3µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 1559IU 0IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 450µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 188IU 0IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 4.7µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin C 24.2mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 1.903mg 0.167mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.73mg 0.197mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 27.667mg 3.827mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 3.573mg 0.66mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Folate 382µg 45µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.13mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.149mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.633mg 0.419mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Lysine 0.028mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.065mg 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.223mg 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.195mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.112mg 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.451g 10.96g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.265g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 12.17g Potato chips
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 Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato 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 - 10.509g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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