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

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How are Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp and Potato salad different?

  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Selenium than Potato salad.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is 208% higher.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp contains 48 times more Folate than Potato salad. While Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp contains 333µg of Folate, Potato salad contains only 7µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp and Potato salad, home-prepared are the varieties 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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains more IronIron +1284.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2319.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +355.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +385.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.2%

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1492.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1523.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1776.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4657.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +643.1%
Contains more OtherOther +48.7%
Contains more FatsFats +64%
Contains more WaterWater +2940%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.8%

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 Potato salad
Lower in Sugar ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Potato salad Opinion
Calories 390kcal 143kcal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Protein 6.6g 2.68g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Fats 5g 8.2g Potato salad
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Net carbs 78.6g 9.87g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Carbs 83g 11.17g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 133IU 0IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Magnesium 72mg 15mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium 24mg 19mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Potassium 212mg 254mg Potato salad
Iron 9mg 0.65mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sugar 34.7g Potato salad
Fiber 4.4g 1.3g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Copper 0.2mg 0.118mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Zinc 7.5mg 0.31mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Phosphorus 237mg 52mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sodium 596mg 529mg Potato salad
Vitamin A 2500IU 157IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 740µg 32µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 0.4mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Manganese 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 19.9µg 4.1µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B1 1.25mg 0.077mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B2 1.4mg 0.06mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B3 16.7mg 0.89mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.141mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B12 5µg 0µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin K 1.2µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Folate 333µg 7µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Trans Fat 0.5g Potato salad
Choline 15.5mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Saturated Fat 0.9g 1.429g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.7g 3.737g Potato salad
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad

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 Potato salad
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
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
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 - 0.529g)
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 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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.