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Raisin Bran Cereal vs. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Raisin Bran Cereal and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp different?

  • Raisin Bran Cereal is higher in Iron, Copper, Selenium, and Fiber, however, Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is 103% higher.
  • Raisin Bran Cereal contains 3 times more Copper than Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp. While Raisin Bran Cereal contains 0.508mg of Copper, Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp contains only 0.2mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp 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 97% 9.9% 48% 572% 169% 173% 145% 61% 0% 211%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.5%
Contains more IronIron +69.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +154%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.9%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 51% 3.6% 75% 158% 166% 159% 0% 196% 316% 0.75% 254% 13%
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%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +32%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Folate ~333µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 80% 8% 3%
Protein: 7.63 g
Fats: 1.87 g
Carbs: 80.37 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 2.63 g
7% 5% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.6%
Contains more WaterWater +200%
Contains more FatsFats +167.4%
Contains more OtherOther +10.3%
~equal in Carbs ~83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 21% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.424 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.908 g
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.7 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +376.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Raisin Bran Cereal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Bran Cereal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Opinion
Calories 342kcal 390kcal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Protein 7.63g 6.6g Raisin Bran Cereal
Fats 1.87g 5g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Net carbs 70.17g 78.6g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Carbs 80.37g 83g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 102IU 133IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Magnesium 136mg 72mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Calcium 33mg 24mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Potassium 546mg 212mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Iron 15.25mg 9mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Sugar 33.04g 34.7g Raisin Bran Cereal
Fiber 10.2g 4.4g Raisin Bran Cereal
Copper 0.508mg 0.2mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Zinc 6.36mg 7.5mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Phosphorus 339mg 237mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Sodium 466mg 596mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A 847IU 2500IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 253µg 740µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.4mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 2.5µg 3.3µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Selenium 38.6µg 19.9µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 1.25mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B2 0.72mg 1.4mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B3 8.47mg 16.7mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B6 0.85mg 1.7mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B12 2.53µg 5µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.2µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Folate 339µg 333µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.5g Raisin Bran Cereal
Choline 24.1mg 15.5mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.424g 0.9g Raisin Bran Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.357g 1.7g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.908g 1.7g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin Bran Cereal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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
107%
Raisin Bran Cereal
191%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Raisin Bran Cereal
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.476g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 61)
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. Raisin Bran Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172996/nutrients
  2. 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.