Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes VS Baked Red Potatoes

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes	9%	8%	83%
Baked Red Potatoes	10%	2%	88%

Macro Nutrients

	POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes	Baked Red Potatoes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	59% 1706kcal	13.6% 395kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	17.3% 16.8g	0.7% 0.68g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	7.1% 2.27g	0.57% 0.18g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	36.3% 0.58g	4.25% 0.068g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	36.6% 6.22g	1.3% 0.22g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	286% 372g	68.4% 89g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	95% 69g	8.95% 6.5g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	2.75% 2g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 2.5g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 2.04g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	122% 46.3g	21.5% 8.16g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	76% 42.6g	18.6% 10.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes	Baked Red Potatoes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	391% 3515μg	0.5% 4.54μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	491% 5.9mg	27.2% 0.33mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	523% 6.8mg	17.4% 0.23mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	488% 78mg	45.2% 7.23mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	31% 1.55mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	593% 7.7mg	74% 0.96mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	782% 3130μg	30.6% 122μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	983% 23.6μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	63.5% 57mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	104% 626IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	24.5% 3.67mg	2.4% 0.36mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	9.83% 11.8μg	10.6% 12.7μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes	Baked Red Potatoes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	16.3% 163mg	4.1% 41mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	151% 1.36mg	87.7% 0.79mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	1582% 127mg	39.7% 3.18mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	109% 458mg	30.2% 127mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	NA	34% 0.78mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	181% 1270mg	46.7% 327mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	45% 1524mg	72.7% 2472mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	394% 217μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	142% 2132mg	3.63% 54.4mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	322% 35.4mg	16.5% 1.8mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.4% 15g	9.4% 348g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes VS Baked Red Potatoes per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes versus 1 lb of Baked Red Potatoes to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes vs Baked Red Potatoes:

• 1 pound of POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes has 775 times more Vitamin A, 18.1 times more Vitamin B1, 30 times more Vitamin B2, 10.8 times more Vitamin B3, 8 times more Vitamin B6, 25.6 times more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin B12, more Vitamin D and 10.1 times more Vitamin E than Baked Red Potatoes.
• While 1 lb of Baked Whole Red Potatoes contains more Vitamin C than Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes.
• Both POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes and Baked Red Potatoes provide similar amounts of Vitamin K per one pound.
• 1 pound of POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• 1 pound of Baked Red Potatoes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin E

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes vs Baked Red Potatoes:

• 1 pound of POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes has 4 times more Calcium, 1.7 times more Copper, 39.9 times more Iron, 3.6 times more Magnesium, 3.9 times more Phosphorus, 39.2 times more Sodium and 19.5 times more Zinc than Baked Red Potatoes.
• While 1 lb of Baked Whole Red Potatoes contains 1.6 times more Potassium and 23.2 times more Water than Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes.
• 1 pound of Baked Red Potatoes lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes has 4.3 times more Energy, 24.7 times more Fat, 8.5 times more Omega 3, 28 times more Omega 6, 4.2 times more Carbohydrate, 10.6 times more Sugars, 5.7 times more Fiber and 4.1 times more Protein than Baked Red Potatoes.
• 1 pound of Baked Red Potatoes provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6