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

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Significant differences between Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and Tortellini

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, however, Tortellini is richer in Selenium.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 331% more than Tortellini.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased.

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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 +1680%
Contains more Calcium +4966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +351.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -13.2%
Contains more Zinc +580%
Contains more Copper +105.1%
Contains more Selenium +624.2%
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 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Iron +1680%
Contains more Calcium +4966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +351.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -13.2%
Contains more Zinc +580%
Contains more Copper +105.1%
Contains more Selenium +624.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +990.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +458.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +926.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8209.3%
Contains more Folate +416.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4962.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
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 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +990.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +458.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +926.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8209.3%
Contains more Folate +416.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4962.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +89.8%
Contains more Protein +240.9%
Contains more Fats +330.4%
Contains more Water +629.7%
Contains more Other +80.6%
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Carbs +89.8%
Contains more Protein +240.9%
Contains more Fats +330.4%
Contains more Water +629.7%
Contains more Other +80.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +679.6%
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +679.6%

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 Tortellini
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals 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 Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 87g 45.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 3.96g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 1.68g 7.23g Tortellini
Carbs 89.2g 47g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calories 369kcal 307kcal Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Starch 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fructose 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 35.43g 0.95g Tortellini
Fiber 2.2g 1.9g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calcium 3mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 26.7mg 1.5mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 8mg 21mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 47mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 76mg 89mg Tortellini
Sodium 468mg 406mg Tortellini
Zinc 0.15mg 1.02mg Tortellini
Copper 0.039mg 0.08mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.055mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Selenium 3.3µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 1559IU 143IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 450µg 38µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.16mg Tortellini
Vitamin D 188IU 0IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 4.7µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin C 24.2mg 0mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.903mg 0.313mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.73mg 0.31mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 27.667mg 2.696mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B6 3.573mg 0.043mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Folate 382µg 74µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 0.16µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.3µg Tortellini
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 42mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.451g 3.6g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Tortellini
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.265g 2.066g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 0.461g 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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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Tortellini
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
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini 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 - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Tortellini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172094/nutrients

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

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