General Mills Cheerios vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between General Mills Cheerios and Granola

General Mills Cheerios have more Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Granola have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for Iron is 368% more.
General Mills Cheerios have 12 times more Calcium than Granola. General Mills Cheerios have 401mg of Calcium, while Granola has 33mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins.

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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.

General Mills Cheerios

Granola

Contains more Calcium +1115.2%

Contains more Iron +796.5%

Contains more Magnesium +67.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +111%

Contains more Potassium +198.1%

Contains more Zinc +117.3%

Contains more Selenium +43.9%

Contains less Sodium -48.3%

Contains more Copper +55.8%

General Mills Cheerios

Granola

Contains more Calcium +1115.2%

Contains more Iron +796.5%

Contains more Magnesium +67.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +111%

Contains more Potassium +198.1%

Contains more Zinc +117.3%

Contains more Selenium +43.9%

Contains less Sodium -48.3%

Contains more Copper +55.8%

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.

General Mills Cheerios

Granola

Contains more Vitamin A +115.5%

Contains more Vitamin D +61.9%

Contains more Vitamin C +260%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.6%

Contains more Vitamin K +38.5%

Contains more Vitamin E +273.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +770%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.7%

Contains more Folate +14.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.3%

General Mills Cheerios

Granola

Contains more Vitamin A +115.5%

Contains more Vitamin D +61.9%

Contains more Vitamin C +260%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.6%

Contains more Vitamin K +38.5%

Contains more Vitamin E +273.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +770%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.7%

Contains more Folate +14.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Granola

Contains more Protein +39%

Contains more Fats +18.1%

Contains more Water +46.6%

Contains more Other +135%

Contains more Carbs +10.5%

General Mills Cheerios

Protein: 12.09 g

Fats: 6.73 g

Carbs: 73.23 g

Water: 5.13 g

Other: 2.82 g

Granola

Protein: 8.7 g

Fats: 5.7 g

Carbs: 80.9 g

Water: 3.5 g

Other: 1.2 g

Contains more Protein +39%

Contains more Fats +18.1%

Contains more Water +46.6%

Contains more Other +135%

Contains more Carbs +10.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Granola

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52%

Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.39

Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.5

General Mills Cheerios

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g

Granola

Saturated Fat: 1.39 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52%

Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.39

Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.5

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Sugar
Rich in minerals
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	63.83g	73.9g
Protein	12.09g	8.7g
Fats	6.73g	5.7g
Carbs	73.23g	80.9g
Calories	376kcal	389kcal
Starch	57.37g
Fructose	0.09g
Sugar	4.36g	28.3g
Fiber	9.4g	7g
Calcium	401mg	33mg
Iron	33.17mg	3.7mg
Magnesium	114mg	68mg
Phosphorus	481mg	228mg
Potassium	641mg	215mg
Sodium	497mg	257mg
Zinc	16.73mg	7.7mg
Copper	0.385mg	0.6mg
Manganese	3.547mg
Selenium	24.9µg	17.3µg
Vitamin A	3299IU	1531IU
Vitamin A RAE	990µg	459µg
Vitamin E	0.65mg	2.43mg
Vitamin D	136IU	82IU
Vitamin D	3.4µg	2.1µg
Vitamin C	21.6mg	6mg
Vitamin B1	1.327mg	0.76mg
Vitamin B2	0.1mg	0.87mg
Vitamin B3	20.967mg	10.2mg
Vitamin B5	1.073mg
Vitamin B6	2.39mg	4.08mg
Folate	714µg	816µg
Vitamin B12	6.77µg	12µg
Vitamin K	1.8µg	1.3µg
Tryptophan	0.167mg
Threonine	0.418mg
Isoleucine	0.429mg
Leucine	0.91mg
Lysine	0.366mg
Methionine	0.178mg
Phenylalanine	0.628mg
Valine	0.586mg
Histidine	0.261mg
Trans Fat	0.02g	0g
Saturated Fat	1.5g	1.39g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.376g	2.5g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.432g	1.6g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	2.344g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.068g

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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

261%

322%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

296%

85%

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?

Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)

Which food is lower in Sugar?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.94g)

Which food is richer in minerals?

General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

General Mills Cheerios vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Important differences between General Mills Cheerios and Granola

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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