Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp vs Millet, puffed
Original comparison by NutriVerdict
Bottom line: Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp and Millet, puffed score the same on nutrient density, 52 of 100.
Post Waffle Crisp and puffed millet share the same nutrient density score, 52 of 100, but their per-100 g profiles diverge sharply. Puffed millet nearly doubles the protein (13 g vs 6.6 g), while carrying dramatically less sugar (0.55 g vs 34.7 g) and sodium (5 mg vs 596 mg) and fewer calories (354 vs 390). Waffle Crisp does hold a fiber edge (4.4 g vs 2.7 g).
Choose puffed millet when protein, low sugar, and low sodium matter, since the gap on those numbers is substantial despite the tied score. Choose Waffle Crisp only for the slightly higher fiber or a sweeter flavor, understanding the sugar and sodium tradeoff involved. With scores tied, the deciding factor here should be sodium and sugar tolerance, not the score itself.
Head to head, per 100 g
| Metric | Cereals ready-to-eat | Millet, puffed |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Density Score | 52 | 52 |
| Calories | 390 kcal | 354 kcal |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13 g |
| Carbohydrate | 83 g | 80 g |
| Dietary fiber | 4.4 g | 2.7 g |
| Sugars | 35 g | 0.6 g |
| Total fat | 5 g | 3.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0.7 g |
| Sodium | 596 mg | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 212 mg | 40 mg |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 8 mg |
| Iron | 9 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 72 mg | 106 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 740 ug | 0 ug |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
Which has more protein, Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp or Millet, puffed?
Millet, puffed has more protein, 13 g per 100 g to 6.6 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Millet, puffed is lower in calories, 354 kcal per 100 g to 390 kcal.
Which has more fiber?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp has more dietary fiber, 4.4 g per 100 g to 2.7 g.
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