Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces POST Bran Flakes VS Oranges with Peel

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
POST Bran Flakes	10%	5%	85%
Oranges with Peel	7%	4%	89%

Macro Nutrients

	POST Bran Flakes	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	16% 465kcal	3.08% 89.3kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	3.07% 2.98g	0.44% 0.43g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.77% 0.57g	0.16% 0.05g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	7.7% 0.12g	1.4% 0.023g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	9.26% 1.57g	0.37% 0.062g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	87.8% 114g	17% 22g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	36.4% 26.4g	NA	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	NA	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	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	68.3% 26g	16.8% 6.38g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	25% 14g	3.3% 1.84g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	POST Bran Flakes	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	118% 1062μg	2.05% 18.4μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	154% 1.84mg	12% 0.14mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	153% 2mg	5.45% 0.071mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	148% 23.7mg	4.43% 0.71mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	9.36% 0.47mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	185% 2.4mg	10% 0.13mg	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	236% 945μg	10.6% 42.5μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	295% 7.1μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	112% 101mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	31.4% 189IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	7.28% 1.1mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	1.65% 2μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	POST Bran Flakes	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.24% 62.4mg	9.92% 99mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	78.7% 0.71mg	8.98% 0.081mg	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	496% 39.7mg	14% 1.13mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	77.3% 325mg	4.72% 20mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	NA	NA	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	91% 636mg	4.45% 31mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	22.2% 756mg	8.17% 278mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	135% 74.4μg	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	51% 765mg	0.19% 2.83mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	64.4% 7.1mg	1.4% 0.16mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.13% 4.8g	3.15% 117g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: POST Bran Flakes VS Oranges with Peel per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of POST Bran Flakes versus 5 oz of Oranges with Peel to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of POST Bran Flakes vs Oranges with Peel :

• 5 ounces of POST Bran Flakes have 57.6 times more Vitamin A, 13 times more Vitamin B1, 28 times more Vitamin B2, 33.4 times more Vitamin B3, 18.3 times more Vitamin B6, 22.2 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin B12 than Oranges with Peel .
• While 5 oz of Raw Oranges with Peel contain more Vitamin C than Cereals ready-to-eat, POST Bran Flakes.
• 5 ounces of POST Bran Flakes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• 5 ounces of Oranges with Peel have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for POST Bran Flakes vs Oranges with Peel :

• 5 ounces of POST Bran Flakes have 8.8 times more Copper, 35 times more Iron, 16.4 times more Magnesium, 20.4 times more Phosphorus, 2.7 times more Potassium, 75 times more Selenium, 270 times more Sodium and 45.5 times more Zinc than Oranges with Peel .
• While 5 oz of Raw Oranges with Peel contain 1.6 times more Calcium and 24.2 times more Water than Cereals ready-to-eat, POST Bran Flakes.
• 5 ounces of Oranges with Peel lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of POST Bran Flakes have 5.2 times more Energy, 7 times more Fat, 5.4 times more Omega 3, 25.3 times more Omega 6, 5.2 times more Carbohydrate, 4.1 times more Fiber and 7.6 times more Protein than Oranges with Peel .
• 5 ounces of Oranges with Peel provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6