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

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What are the differences between General Mills Cheerios and Popcorn?

General Mills Cheerios are richer than Popcorn in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for Iron is 375% more.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped types in this article.

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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

Popcorn

Contains more Calcium +5628.6%

Contains more Iron +939.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%

Contains more Potassium +94.8%

Contains more Zinc +443.2%

Contains more Copper +46.9%

Contains more Manganese +218.7%

Contains more Selenium +∞%

Contains more Magnesium +26.3%

Contains less Sodium -98.4%

General Mills Cheerios

Popcorn

Contains more Calcium +5628.6%

Contains more Iron +939.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%

Contains more Potassium +94.8%

Contains more Zinc +443.2%

Contains more Copper +46.9%

Contains more Manganese +218.7%

Contains more Selenium +∞%

Contains more Magnesium +26.3%

Contains less Sodium -98.4%

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

Popcorn

Contains more Vitamin A +1583.2%

Contains more Vitamin E +124.1%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1176%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +808.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1422.3%

Contains more Folate +2203.2%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +50%

General Mills Cheerios

Popcorn

Contains more Vitamin A +1583.2%

Contains more Vitamin E +124.1%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1176%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +808.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1422.3%

Contains more Folate +2203.2%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Popcorn

Contains more Fats +48.2%

Contains more Water +54.5%

Contains more Other +98.6%

Equal in Protein - 12.94

Equal in Carbs - 77.78

General Mills Cheerios

Protein: 12.09 g

Fats: 6.73 g

Carbs: 73.23 g

Water: 5.13 g

Other: 2.82 g

Popcorn

Protein: 12.94 g

Fats: 4.54 g

Carbs: 77.78 g

Water: 3.32 g

Other: 1.42 g

Contains more Fats +48.2%

Contains more Water +54.5%

Contains more Other +98.6%

Equal in Protein - 12.94

Equal in Carbs - 77.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Popcorn

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.1%

Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%

Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.318

General Mills Cheerios

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g

Popcorn

Saturated Fat: 0.637 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.1%

Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%

Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.318

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Popcorn

Contains more Sucrose +493.1%

Contains more Fructose +28.6%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Equal in Starch - 54.4

General Mills Cheerios

Starch: 57.37 g

Sucrose: 4.27 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0.09 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Popcorn

Starch: 54.4 g

Sucrose: 0.72 g

Glucose: 0.07 g

Fructose: 0.07 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Sucrose +493.1%

Contains more Fructose +28.6%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Equal in Starch - 54.4

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	63.83g	63.28g
Protein	12.09g	12.94g
Fats	6.73g	4.54g
Carbs	73.23g	77.78g
Calories	376kcal	387kcal
Starch	57.37g	54.4g
Fructose	0.09g	0.07g
Sugar	4.36g	0.87g
Fiber	9.4g	14.5g
Calcium	401mg	7mg
Iron	33.17mg	3.19mg
Magnesium	114mg	144mg
Phosphorus	481mg	358mg
Potassium	641mg	329mg
Sodium	497mg	8mg
Zinc	16.73mg	3.08mg
Copper	0.385mg	0.262mg
Manganese	3.547mg	1.113mg
Selenium	24.9µg	0µg
Vitamin A	3299IU	196IU
Vitamin A RAE	990µg	10µg
Vitamin E	0.65mg	0.29mg
Vitamin D	136IU	0IU
Vitamin D	3.4µg	0µg
Vitamin C	21.6mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	1.327mg	0.104mg
Vitamin B2	0.1mg	0.083mg
Vitamin B3	20.967mg	2.308mg
Vitamin B5	1.073mg	0.51mg
Vitamin B6	2.39mg	0.157mg
Folate	714µg	31µg
Vitamin B12	6.77µg	0µg
Vitamin K	1.8µg	1.2µg
Tryptophan	0.167mg	0.085mg
Threonine	0.418mg	0.452mg
Isoleucine	0.429mg	0.431mg
Leucine	0.91mg	1.473mg
Lysine	0.366mg	0.338mg
Methionine	0.178mg	0.252mg
Phenylalanine	0.628mg	0.59mg
Valine	0.586mg	0.607mg
Histidine	0.261mg	0.367mg
Trans Fat	0.02g
Saturated Fat	1.5g	0.637g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.376g	0.95g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.432g	2.318g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.001g	0g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	2.344g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.001g	0g
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%

17%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

296%

72%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.863g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)

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

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 ($)

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

What are the differences between General Mills Cheerios and Popcorn?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate 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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