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

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A recap on differences between General Mills Cheerios and Jerky

Jerky has less Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
General Mills Cheerios covers your daily Iron needs 347% more than Jerky.
General Mills Cheerios have less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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

Jerky

Contains more Calcium +1905%

Contains more Iron +512%

Contains more Magnesium +123.5%

Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%

Contains less Sodium -76.1%

Contains more Zinc +106.3%

Contains more Copper +69.6%

Contains more Manganese +3095.5%

Contains more Selenium +132.7%

Equal in Potassium - 597

General Mills Cheerios

Jerky

Contains more Calcium +1905%

Contains more Iron +512%

Contains more Magnesium +123.5%

Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%

Contains less Sodium -76.1%

Contains more Zinc +106.3%

Contains more Copper +69.6%

Contains more Manganese +3095.5%

Contains more Selenium +132.7%

Equal in Potassium - 597

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

Jerky

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +32.7%

Contains more Vitamin D +1033.3%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +761.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1110.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +558.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1235.2%

Contains more Folate +432.8%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +583.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%

Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%

General Mills Cheerios

Jerky

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +32.7%

Contains more Vitamin D +1033.3%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +761.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1110.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +558.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1235.2%

Contains more Folate +432.8%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +583.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%

Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Jerky

Contains more Carbs +565.7%

Contains more Protein +174.6%

Contains more Fats +280.4%

Contains more Water +355.4%

Contains more Other +142.6%

General Mills Cheerios

Protein: 12.09 g

Fats: 6.73 g

Carbs: 73.23 g

Water: 5.13 g

Other: 2.82 g

Jerky

Protein: 33.2 g

Fats: 25.6 g

Carbs: 11 g

Water: 23.36 g

Other: 6.84 g

Contains more Carbs +565.7%

Contains more Protein +174.6%

Contains more Fats +280.4%

Contains more Water +355.4%

Contains more Other +142.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Jerky

Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375.8%

General Mills Cheerios

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g

Jerky

Saturated Fat: 10.85 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	63.83g	9.2g
Protein	12.09g	33.2g
Fats	6.73g	25.6g
Carbs	73.23g	11g
Calories	376kcal	410kcal
Starch	57.37g
Fructose	0.09g
Sugar	4.36g	9g
Fiber	9.4g	1.8g
Calcium	401mg	20mg
Iron	33.17mg	5.42mg
Magnesium	114mg	51mg
Phosphorus	481mg	407mg
Potassium	641mg	597mg
Sodium	497mg	2081mg
Zinc	16.73mg	8.11mg
Copper	0.385mg	0.227mg
Manganese	3.547mg	0.111mg
Selenium	24.9µg	10.7µg
Vitamin A	3299IU	0IU
Vitamin A RAE	990µg	0µg
Vitamin E	0.65mg	0.49mg
Vitamin D	136IU	11IU
Vitamin D	3.4µg	0.3µg
Vitamin C	21.6mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	1.327mg	0.154mg
Vitamin B2	0.1mg	0.142mg
Vitamin B3	20.967mg	1.732mg
Vitamin B5	1.073mg	0.163mg
Vitamin B6	2.39mg	0.179mg
Folate	714µg	134µg
Vitamin B12	6.77µg	0.99µg
Vitamin K	1.8µg	2.3µg
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
Cholesterol	0mg	48mg
Trans Fat	0.02g
Saturated Fat	1.5g	10.85g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.376g	11.305g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.432g	1.011g
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%

34%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

296%

111%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)

Which food is lower in Sugar?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.64g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 1584mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.35g)

Which food is cheaper?

General Mills Cheerios is cheaper (difference - $4)

Which food is richer in minerals?

General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins

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

A recap on differences between General Mills Cheerios and Jerky

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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