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

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A recap on differences between Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and Tortilla chips

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is higher than Tortilla chips in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, and Vitamin C.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 323% more than Tortilla chips.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more IronIron +1656.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +820%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +378.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +605.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%

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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38875%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1896.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2150%
Contains more FolateFolate +3083.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10350%
Contains more CholineCholine +921.1%

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.6%
Contains more WaterWater +58.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1131%
Contains more OtherOther +83.7%

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2037.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1509.7%

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
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3916.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +35.6%
~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 Tortilla chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 369kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 3.96g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 1.68g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 24.2mg 0mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Net carbs 87g 62.38g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Carbs 89.2g 67.78g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 188IU 0IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 8mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 3mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 76mg 182mg Tortilla chips
Iron 26.7mg 1.52mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 35.43g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 2.2g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.039mg 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 0.15mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Starch 46.1g 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 47mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 468mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 1559IU 4IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A 450µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 4.7µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Manganese 0.055mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 3.3µg 4.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 1.903mg 0.14mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.73mg 0.07mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 27.667mg 0.838mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 3.573mg 0.179mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 0.36µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 382µg 12µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.812g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Choline 1.9mg 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 0.451g 2.811g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.265g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 10.769g Tortilla chips
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 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Tortilla chips
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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla 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 - 2.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.