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

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How are Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp and Corn chips different?

  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin A, Folate, and Zinc, while Corn chips are higher in Vitamin E.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 208% more than Corn chips.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp contains 247 times more Vitamin A than Corn chips. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp contains 740µg of Vitamin A, while Corn chips contain 3µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 51% 7.2% 19% 338% 67% 205% 102% 78% 0% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.2%
Contains more IronIron +650%
Contains more CopperCopper +98%
Contains more ZincZinc +481.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~72mg

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% 150% 8% 99% 313% 323% 313% 0% 392% 625% 3% 250% 8.5%
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% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3523.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2559.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1694.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1883.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +918%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4062.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1707.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +425%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.9%
Contains more WaterWater +133.6%
Contains more OtherOther +16%
Contains more FatsFats +567.2%
~equal in Protein ~6.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.7 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +437.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +866.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Corn chips
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 Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Corn chips Opinion
Calories 390kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 6.6g 6.17g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Fats 5g 33.36g Corn chips
Net carbs 78.6g 52.9g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Carbs 83g 56.9g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 133IU 0IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Magnesium 72mg 72mg
Calcium 24mg 138mg Corn chips
Potassium 212mg 144mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Iron 9mg 1.2mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sugar 34.7g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 4.4g 4g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Copper 0.2mg 0.101mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Zinc 7.5mg 1.29mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 237mg 194mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sodium 596mg 514mg Corn chips
Vitamin A 2500IU 69IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 740µg 3µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 0.4mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Manganese 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 19.9µg 7.6µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B1 1.25mg 0.047mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B2 1.4mg 0.078mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B3 16.7mg 0.842mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Corn chips
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.167mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B12 5µg 0µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin K 1.2µg 6.3µg Corn chips
Folate 333µg 8µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Trans Fat 0.5g 0.088g Corn chips
Choline 15.5mg 12.1mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Saturated Fat 0.9g 4.331g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.7g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg Corn chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Corn 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
191%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.431g)
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 - 42)
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. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174628/nutrients
  2. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.