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Post Golden Crisp Cereal vs. Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Post Golden Crisp Cereal and Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

  • Post Golden Crisp Cereal has more Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, while Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats has more Vitamin C.
  • Post Golden Crisp Cereal's daily need coverage for Selenium is 78% higher.
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contain 13 times less Fiber than Post Golden Crisp Cereal. Post Golden Crisp Cereal contains 5g of Fiber, while Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contain 0.4g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GOLDEN CRISP and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Cereal.

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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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +11.7%
Contains more Magnesium +181%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.1%
Contains more Potassium +245.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.2%
Contains more Zinc +711.6%
Contains more Copper +86.9%
Contains more Selenium +752.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 252% 43% 98% 16% 13% 153% 67% 0% 266%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 225% 15% 27% 5% 74% 19% 36% 0% 32%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +11.7%
Contains more Magnesium +181%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.1%
Contains more Potassium +245.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.2%
Contains more Zinc +711.6%
Contains more Copper +86.9%
Contains more Selenium +752.6%

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 +66.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.36
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 16.7
Equal in Folate - 333
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 167% 7% 222% 0% 350% 370% 347% 0% 439% 278% 700% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 8% 99% 67% 313% 326% 314% 0% 384% 250% 625% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.36
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 16.7
Equal in Folate - 333

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Fats +146.5%
Contains more Water +150%
Contains more Other +86.2%
Equal in Carbs - 85.59
6% 2% 90%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 90.1 g
Water: 1.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
4% 4% 86% 4% 2%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 85.59 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Fats +146.5%
Contains more Water +150%
Contains more Other +86.2%
Equal in Carbs - 85.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
14% 43% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
39% 52% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.89 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Post Golden Crisp Cereal Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Post Golden Crisp Cereal Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Opinion
Net carbs 85.1g 85.19g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Protein 5.5g 4.3g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Fats 1.7g 4.19g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Carbs 90.1g 85.59g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Calories 380kcal 395kcal Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Sugar 53.6g 29.6g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Fiber 5g 0.4g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Calcium 15mg 10mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Iron 6.7mg 6mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Magnesium 59mg 21mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Phosphorus 227mg 62mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Potassium 176mg 51mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Sodium 95mg 567mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Zinc 5.6mg 0.69mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Copper 0.2mg 0.107mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Selenium 48.6µg 5.7µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A 2778IU 1667IU Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 832µg 500µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.36mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin D 296IU 133IU Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin D 7.4µg 3.3µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 20mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B1 1.4mg 1.25mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 1.41mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B3 18.5mg 16.7mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B6 1.9mg 1.66mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Folate 370µg 333µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.6µg 5µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 1.6g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.2g 0.89g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g 1.2g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 0.2g Post Golden Crisp Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Post Golden Crisp Cereal Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
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
240%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
207%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
43%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is lower in Sugar (difference - 24g)
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. Post Golden Crisp Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171652/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.