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

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What are the differences between Popcorn and General Mills Cheerios?

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 Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS 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.

Popcorn

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Magnesium +26.3%

Contains less Sodium -98.4%

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 +∞%

Popcorn

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Magnesium +26.3%

Contains less Sodium -98.4%

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 +∞%

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.

Popcorn

General Mills Cheerios

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%

Popcorn

General Mills Cheerios

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

Popcorn

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Fats +48.2%

Contains more Water +54.5%

Contains more Other +98.6%

Equal in Protein - 12.09

Equal in Carbs - 73.23

Popcorn

Protein: 12.94 g

Fats: 4.54 g

Carbs: 77.78 g

Water: 3.32 g

Other: 1.42 g

General Mills Cheerios

Protein: 12.09 g

Fats: 6.73 g

Carbs: 73.23 g

Water: 5.13 g

Other: 2.82 g

Contains more Fats +48.2%

Contains more Water +54.5%

Contains more Other +98.6%

Equal in Protein - 12.09

Equal in Carbs - 73.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Popcorn

General Mills Cheerios

Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.1%

Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.432

Popcorn

Saturated Fat: 0.637 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g

General Mills Cheerios

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.1%

Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.432

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Popcorn

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +493.1%

Contains more Fructose +28.6%

Equal in Starch - 57.37

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

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

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +493.1%

Contains more Fructose +28.6%

Equal in Starch - 57.37

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

17%

261%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

72%

296%

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 ($)

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

What are the differences between Popcorn and General Mills Cheerios?

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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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