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Oatmeal vs. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are oatmeal and cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp different?

  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is higher than oatmeal in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin A, zinc, iron, and selenium.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 208% more than oatmeal.

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp types were 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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 7.2% 19% 338% 67% 205% 102% 78% 0% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +247.5%
Contains more IronIron +51%
Contains more CopperCopper +203%
Contains more ZincZinc +1109.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298%

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 0% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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% 247% 8% 50% 313% 323% 313% 0% 392% 625% 3% 250% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +551.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +452.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +656.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
7% 5% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +3261.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +178.5%
Contains more FatsFats +267.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +611.2%
Contains more OtherOther +408.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
21% 40% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.7 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +334.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +299.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oatmeal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5µg 208%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 1.7mg 108%
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 1.4mg 91%
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 16.7mg 85%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 1.25mg 83%
Folate 44µg 333µg 72%
Vitamin A 130µg 740µg 68%
Zinc 0.62mg 7.5mg 63%
Iron 5.96mg 9mg 38%
Selenium 5µg 19.9µg 27%
Sodium 49mg 596mg 24%
Carbs 11.67g 83g 24%
Manganese 0.558mg 24%
Phosphorus 77mg 237mg 23%
Vitamin D 0IU 133IU 17%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg 17%
Calories 68kcal 390kcal 16%
Copper 0.066mg 0.2mg 15%
Fiber 1.7g 4.4g 11%
Magnesium 26mg 72mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 1.7g 8%
Protein 2.37g 6.6g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 6%
Fats 1.36g 5g 6%
Calcium 80mg 24mg 6%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Potassium 61mg 212mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.226g 0.9g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.391g 1.7g 3%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.4mg 2%
Choline 4.7mg 15.5mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.2µg 1%
Net carbs 9.97g 78.6g N/A
Sugar 0.46g 34.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.003g 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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
26%
Oatmeal
195%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.674g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp 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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients
  2. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174628/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.