Spread vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between spread and cereal
- Spread contains less vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese than cereal.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 510% higher.
- Cereal contains 23 times less saturated fat than spread. Spread contains 5.977g of saturated fat, while cereal contains 0.26g.
- Spread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spread is 0, while the glycemic index of cereal is 69.
The food types used in this comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +54% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4211.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +645.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2938.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2075% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3030.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3555.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2788.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1612.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4888.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1505.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1494.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +627.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3617.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +624.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 6.288mg | 510% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 5.986mg | 451% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 34.06mg | 416% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.134mg | 3.87mg | 287% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.73mg | 29.62mg | 174% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 814µg | 88% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 7.6mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 47% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.79mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 5.977g | 0.26g | 26% |
| Fats | 17.34g | 1.08g | 25% |
| Carbs | 11.94g | 86.85g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.584g | 0.204g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.565g | 0.354g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 795mg | 9% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 378kcal | 7% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 6.3µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.226mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Protein | 7.66g | 6.06g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 77mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.137mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.74g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
30%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.717g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.