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

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What are the main differences between kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and spanish rice?

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin C than spanish rice.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 334% higher.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more IronIron +2221.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +220%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +609.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.2%

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% 150% 1.4% 71% 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% 2% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +24100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +939.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2237.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1063.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4257.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10025%
Contains more FolateFolate +664%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6400%
Contains more CholineCholine +378.9%

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
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +186.3%
Contains more FatsFats +214.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1300.5%
Contains more OtherOther +76.5%

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
21% 31% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +470.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +246.3%

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
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +67.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +8144.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +260%
Contains more FructoseFructose +297.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Spanish rice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Spanish rice DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 0.08µg 334%
Iron 26.7mg 1.15mg 319%
Vitamin B6 3.573mg 0.082mg 269%
Vitamin B3 27.667mg 2.378mg 158%
Vitamin B1 1.903mg 0.183mg 143%
Vitamin B2 1.73mg 0.074mg 127%
Folate 382µg 50µg 83%
Vitamin A 450µg 6µg 49%
Vitamin C 24.2mg 0.1mg 27%
Vitamin D 188IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.7µg 0µg 24%
Carbs 89.2g 31.16g 19%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.39mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 2.317g 11%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 13µg 11%
Phenylalanine 0.223mg 153mg 9%
Calories 369kcal 185kcal 9%
Starch 46.1g 27.55g 8%
Selenium 3.3µg 7.4µg 7%
Fats 1.68g 5.29g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.415mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.6mg 4%
Fiber 2.2g 1.2g 4%
Sodium 468mg 528mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.451g 1.005g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.265g 1.511g 3%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.48mg 3%
Copper 0.039mg 0.065mg 3%
Calcium 3mg 20mg 2%
Fructose 1.67g 0.42g 2%
Protein 3.96g 3.28g 1%
Potassium 76mg 116mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 13mg 1%
Choline 1.9mg 9.1mg 1%
Phosphorus 47mg 57mg 1%
Net carbs 87g 29.96g N/A
Sugar 35.43g 1.3g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.07g N/A
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.044mg 0%
Threonine 0.13mg 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.149mg 0.109mg 0%
Leucine 0.633mg 0.24mg 0%
Lysine 0.028mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0.071mg 0%
Valine 0.195mg 0.137mg 0%
Histidine 0.112mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g 0.238g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g 2.052g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Spanish rice
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
295%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
19%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.554g)
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/nutrients

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

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