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General Mills Cheerios vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between General Mills Cheerios and Pork skins

  • Pork skins contain less Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1 than General Mills Cheerios.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from General Mills Cheerios is 404% higher.
  • General Mills Cheerios are lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Snacks, pork skins, plain.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1236.7%
Contains more Iron +3669.3%
Contains more Magnesium +936.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +465.9%
Contains more Potassium +404.7%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +2887.5%
Contains more Copper +309.6%
Contains more Manganese +5040.6%
Contains more Selenium +64.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 121% 1244% 82% 207% 57% 65% 457% 129% 463% 136%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Contains more Calcium +1236.7%
Contains more Iron +3669.3%
Contains more Magnesium +936.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +465.9%
Contains more Potassium +404.7%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +2887.5%
Contains more Copper +309.6%
Contains more Manganese +5040.6%
Contains more Selenium +64.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +8147.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10291.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +957.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 198% 14% 102% 73% 332% 24% 394% 65% 552% 536% 847% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +8147.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10291.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +957.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +185%
Contains more Protein +407%
Contains more Fats +365.1%
Contains more Other +98.6%
12% 7% 73% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.09 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 73.23 g
Water: 5.13 g
Other: 2.82 g
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +185%
Contains more Protein +407%
Contains more Fats +365.1%
Contains more Other +98.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.7%
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
General Mills Cheerios Pork skins
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cheerios Pork skins Opinion
Net carbs 63.83g 0g General Mills Cheerios
Protein 12.09g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 6.73g 31.3g Pork skins
Carbs 73.23g 0g General Mills Cheerios
Calories 376kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Starch 57.37g General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 0.09g General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 4.36g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 9.4g 0g General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 401mg 30mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 33.17mg 0.88mg General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 114mg 11mg General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 481mg 85mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 641mg 127mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 497mg 1818mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 16.73mg 0.56mg General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.385mg 0.094mg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 3.547mg 0.069mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 24.9µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 3299IU 40IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A RAE 990µg 12µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.53mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 136IU 0IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 3.4µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin C 21.6mg 0.5mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 1.327mg 0.099mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 20.967mg 1.549mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 0.43mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 2.39mg 0.023mg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 714µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 0.64µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.118mg General Mills Cheerios
Threonine 0.418mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 0.91mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 0.366mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.178mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 0.628mg 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 0.586mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.261mg 0.725mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.02g Pork skins
Saturated Fat 1.5g 11.37g General Mills Cheerios
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 3.64g Pork skins
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.344g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g General Mills Cheerios

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cheerios Pork skins
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
General Mills Cheerios
20%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
General Mills Cheerios
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 1321mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. General Mills Cheerios - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173884/nutrients
  2. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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