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

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Important differences between Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp and Plantain chips

  • Plantain chips have less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 208% more.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp has 35 times more Vitamin B2 than Plantain chips. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp has 1.4mg of Vitamin B2, while Plantain chips have 0.04mg.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp and Snacks, plantain chips, 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 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% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +827.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1927%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4875%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +270.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~71mg
~equal in Copper ~0.198mg

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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1982.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +851.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1160%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2283.3%

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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +189.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
Contains more OtherOther +31.8%
Contains more FatsFats +491.8%

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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +231.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +590.5%

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 Plantain 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 Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 390kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 6.6g 2.28g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Fats 5g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 78.6g 60.34g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Carbs 83g 63.84g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 133IU 0IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Magnesium 72mg 71mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium 24mg 9mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Potassium 212mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 9mg 0.97mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sugar 34.7g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 4.4g 3.5g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Copper 0.2mg 0.198mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Zinc 7.5mg 0.37mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 237mg 78mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sodium 596mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 2500IU 1386IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 740µg 69µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 0.4mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Manganese 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 19.9µg 0.4µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B1 1.25mg 0.065mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B2 1.4mg 0.04mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B3 16.7mg 0.802mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.46mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B12 5µg 0µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin K 1.2µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 333µg 35µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Trans Fat 0.5g 0.185g Plantain chips
Choline 15.5mg 0mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Saturated Fat 0.9g 8.337g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.7g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain 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 Plantain 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
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
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 - 7.437g)
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 - 45)
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.