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Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp vs. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is richer in Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is 221% higher.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp contains 50 times more Zinc than Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp contains 7.5mg of Zinc, while Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 0.15mg.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES.

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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.
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +404.3%
Contains more Potassium +178.9%
Contains more Zinc +4900%
Contains more Copper +412.8%
Contains more Selenium +503%
Contains more Iron +196.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 338% 52% 102% 19% 78% 205% 67% 0% 109%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1002% 6% 21% 7% 62% 5% 14% 8% 18%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +404.3%
Contains more Potassium +178.9%
Contains more Zinc +4900%
Contains more Copper +412.8%
Contains more Selenium +503%
Contains more Iron +196.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%

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.
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Contains more Vitamin A +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.2%
Contains more Folate +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 8% 99% 0% 313% 324% 314% 0% 393% 250% 625% 3%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 94% 2% 141% 81% 476% 400% 519% 13% 825% 287% 1013% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.2%
Contains more Folate +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +197.6%
Contains more Other +195.9%
Contains more Water +67.2%
Equal in Carbs - 89.2
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
7% 5% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +197.6%
Contains more Other +195.9%
Contains more Water +67.2%
Equal in Carbs - 89.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +541.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.9%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.7 g
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +541.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.9%

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 Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 78.6g 87g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 6.6g 3.96g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Fats 5g 1.68g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Carbs 83g 89.2g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calories 390kcal 369kcal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Starch 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fructose 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 34.7g 35.43g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Fiber 4.4g 2.2g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium 24mg 3mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Iron 9mg 26.7mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 72mg 8mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Phosphorus 237mg 47mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Potassium 212mg 76mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sodium 596mg 468mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Zinc 7.5mg 0.15mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Copper 0.2mg 0.039mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Manganese 0.055mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Selenium 19.9µg 3.3µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 2500IU 1559IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A RAE 740µg 450µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.07mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 133IU 188IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 3.3µg 4.7µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 24.2mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.25mg 1.903mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.4mg 1.73mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 16.7mg 27.667mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.215mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 3.573mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Folate 333µg 382µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 5µg 8.1µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0.2µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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
Trans Fat 0.5g 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.9g 0.451g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 0.265g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.7g 0.669g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
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
206%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
321%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.449g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
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 - 55)
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 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

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.