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

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How are Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and Pupusas different?

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D than Pupusas.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is 326% higher.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 242 times more Vitamin C than Pupusas. While Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 24.2mg of Vitamin C, Pupusas contain only 0.1mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) 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.
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 27% 15% 23% 38% 22% 44% 69% 56% 21% 97%
Contains more IronIron +2543.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +235.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +980%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +439.4%
~equal in Sodium ~426mg

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 0.33% 5% 7% 21% 21% 20% 44% 38% 53% 35% 2.8% 3% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +24100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1756%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2192.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1888.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1065.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1453.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2792.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +9450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +1921.1%

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
12% 10% 23% 53% 2%
Protein: 11.51 g
Fats: 10.43 g
Carbs: 23.02 g
Water: 53.12 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +287.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +190.7%
Contains more FatsFats +520.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1170.8%
Contains more OtherOther +95.9%

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
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.205 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1395.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +229.6%

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
93% 2% 2%
Starch: 18.98 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.39 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +142.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +8144.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +429.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +406.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +61.5%
~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 Pupusas
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Pupusas Opinion
Calories 369kcal 232kcal Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 3.96g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 1.68g 10.43g Pupusas
Vitamin C 24.2mg 0.1mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Net carbs 87g 20.42g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Carbs 89.2g 23.02g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 188IU 28IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 8mg 38mg Pupusas
Calcium 3mg 49mg Pupusas
Potassium 76mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 26.7mg 1.01mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 35.43g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 2.2g 2.6g Pupusas
Copper 0.039mg 0.065mg Pupusas
Zinc 0.15mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Starch 46.1g 18.98g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Phosphorus 47mg 162mg Pupusas
Sodium 468mg 426mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 1559IU 84IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A 450µg 10µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 4.7µg 0.7µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Manganese 0.055mg 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 3.3µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 1.903mg 0.083mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.73mg 0.087mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 27.667mg 2.373mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 3.573mg 0.23mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 0.28µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.1µg Pupusas
Folate 382µg 4µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.083g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Choline 1.9mg 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 0.451g 3.166g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.265g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 2.205g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.13mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.149mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.633mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.028mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.065mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.223mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.195mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.112mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Fructose 1.67g 0.33g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.004g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Pupusas
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
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.715g)
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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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. Pupusas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167663/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.