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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, 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.
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 15% 46% 7.9% 56% 27% 28% 91% 53% 0% 130%
Contains more IronIron +1680%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +580%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +351.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 8.6% 3.2% 0% 78% 72% 51% 0% 9.9% 20% 3.3% 56% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +990.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +508%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +458.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +926.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4962.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +416.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +184.2%

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
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 CarbsCarbs +89.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +240.9%
Contains more FatsFats +330.4%
Contains more WaterWater +629.7%
Contains more OtherOther +80.6%

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
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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
Calories 369kcal 307kcal Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 3.96g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 1.68g 7.23g Tortellini
Vitamin C 24.2mg 0mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Net carbs 87g 45.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Carbs 89.2g 47g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 188IU 0IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 8mg 21mg Tortellini
Calcium 3mg 152mg Tortellini
Potassium 76mg 89mg Tortellini
Iron 26.7mg 1.5mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 35.43g 0.95g Tortellini
Fiber 2.2g 1.9g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Copper 0.039mg 0.08mg Tortellini
Zinc 0.15mg 1.02mg Tortellini
Starch 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Phosphorus 47mg 212mg Tortellini
Sodium 468mg 406mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 1559IU 143IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A 450µg 38µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.16mg Tortellini
Vitamin D 4.7µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Manganese 0.055mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Selenium 3.3µg 23.9µg Tortellini
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
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 0.16µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.3µg Tortellini
Folate 382µg 74µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Choline 1.9mg 5.4mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 0.451g 3.6g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.265g 2.066g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 0.461g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
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 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Tortellini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g 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 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
23%
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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