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

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Significant differences between General Mills Cheerios and Tamale

The amount of Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus in General Mills Cheerios are higher than in Tamale.
General Mills Cheerios covers your daily Iron needs 399% more than Tamale.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Tamales (Navajo).

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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

Tamale

Contains more Calcium +1282.8%

Contains more Iron +2618.9%

Contains more Magnesium +418.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +385.9%

Contains more Potassium +389.3%

Contains more Zinc +1030.4%

Contains more Copper +511.1%

Contains more Manganese +1938.5%

Contains more Selenium +315%

Contains less Sodium -14.1%

General Mills Cheerios

Tamale

Contains more Calcium +1282.8%

Contains more Iron +2618.9%

Contains more Magnesium +418.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +385.9%

Contains more Potassium +389.3%

Contains more Zinc +1030.4%

Contains more Copper +511.1%

Contains more Manganese +1938.5%

Contains more Selenium +315%

Contains less Sodium -14.1%

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

Tamale

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +1170.6%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +2554%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1218.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +423.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1571.3%

Contains more Folate +4660%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +1153.7%

General Mills Cheerios

Tamale

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +1170.6%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +2554%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1218.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +423.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1571.3%

Contains more Folate +4660%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +1153.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Tamale

Contains more Protein +92.5%

Contains more Carbs +304.1%

Contains more Other +104.3%

Contains more Water +1227.5%

Equal in Fats - 6.12

General Mills Cheerios

Protein: 12.09 g

Fats: 6.73 g

Carbs: 73.23 g

Water: 5.13 g

Other: 2.82 g

Tamale

Protein: 6.28 g

Fats: 6.12 g

Carbs: 18.12 g

Water: 68.1 g

Other: 1.38 g

Contains more Protein +92.5%

Contains more Carbs +304.1%

Contains more Other +104.3%

Contains more Water +1227.5%

Equal in Fats - 6.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Tamale

Contains less Saturated Fat -37.4%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.5%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.3%

General Mills Cheerios

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g

Tamale

Saturated Fat: 2.396 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -37.4%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.5%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Tamale

Contains more Starch +367.6%

Contains more Sucrose +967.5%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +88.9%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

Tamale

Starch: 12.27 g

Sucrose: 0.4 g

Glucose: 0.21 g

Fructose: 0.17 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.22 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +367.6%

Contains more Sucrose +967.5%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +88.9%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	63.83g	15.02g
Protein	12.09g	6.28g
Fats	6.73g	6.12g
Carbs	73.23g	18.12g
Calories	376kcal	153kcal
Starch	57.37g	12.27g
Fructose	0.09g	0.17g
Sugar	4.36g	0.99g
Fiber	9.4g	3.1g
Calcium	401mg	29mg
Iron	33.17mg	1.22mg
Magnesium	114mg	22mg
Phosphorus	481mg	99mg
Potassium	641mg	131mg
Sodium	497mg	427mg
Zinc	16.73mg	1.48mg
Copper	0.385mg	0.063mg
Manganese	3.547mg	0.174mg
Selenium	24.9µg	6µg
Vitamin A	3299IU	0IU
Vitamin A RAE	990µg	0µg
Vitamin E	0.65mg	0mg
Vitamin D	136IU
Vitamin D	3.4µg
Vitamin C	21.6mg	1.7mg
Vitamin B1	1.327mg	0.05mg
Vitamin B2	0.1mg	0.08mg
Vitamin B3	20.967mg	1.59mg
Vitamin B5	1.073mg	0.205mg
Vitamin B6	2.39mg	0.143mg
Folate	714µg	15µg
Vitamin B12	6.77µg	0.54µg
Vitamin K	1.8µg
Tryptophan	0.167mg	0.052mg
Threonine	0.418mg	0.239mg
Isoleucine	0.429mg	0.271mg
Leucine	0.91mg	0.568mg
Lysine	0.366mg	0.427mg
Methionine	0.178mg	0.15mg
Phenylalanine	0.628mg	0.275mg
Valine	0.586mg	0.318mg
Histidine	0.261mg	0.196mg
Cholesterol	0mg	17mg
Trans Fat	0.02g
Saturated Fat	1.5g	2.396g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.376g	2.739g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.432g	0.688g
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	0.029g

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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%

16%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

296%

30%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.896g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)

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 is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

Significant differences between General Mills Cheerios and Tamale

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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

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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