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Beef sticks vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef sticks and General Mills Cheerios

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 in General Mills Cheerios are higher than in Beef sticks.
  • General Mills Cheerios covers your daily Iron needs 372% more than Beef sticks.
  • General Mills Cheerios have 14 times less Saturated Fat than Beef sticks. Beef sticks have 20.8g of Saturated Fat, while General Mills Cheerios have 1.5g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS.

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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 +489.7%
Contains more Iron +875.6%
Contains more Magnesium +442.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.2%
Contains more Potassium +149.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Zinc +591.3%
Contains more Copper +196.2%
Contains more Manganese +4024.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 121% 1244% 82% 207% 57% 65% 457% 129% 463% 136%
Contains more Calcium +489.7%
Contains more Iron +875.6%
Contains more Magnesium +442.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.2%
Contains more Potassium +149.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Zinc +591.3%
Contains more Copper +196.2%
Contains more Manganese +4024.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +336%
Contains more Vitamin A +1219.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +841.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1065.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +577%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +336%
Contains more Vitamin A +1219.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +841.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1065.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +577%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +77.8%
Contains more Fats +637%
Contains more Water +272.3%
Contains more Other +56%
Contains more Carbs +1256.1%
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
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
Contains more Protein +77.8%
Contains more Fats +637%
Contains more Water +272.3%
Contains more Other +56%
Contains more Carbs +1256.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +761.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +761.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks General Mills Cheerios Opinion
Net carbs 5.4g 63.83g General Mills Cheerios
Protein 21.5g 12.09g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 6.73g Beef sticks
Carbs 5.4g 73.23g General Mills Cheerios
Calories 550kcal 376kcal Beef sticks
Starch 57.37g General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 0.09g General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 4.36g Beef sticks
Fiber 9.4g General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 68mg 401mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 3.4mg 33.17mg General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 21mg 114mg General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 180mg 481mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 257mg 641mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 1531mg 497mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 2.42mg 16.73mg General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.13mg 0.385mg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 0.086mg 3.547mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 24.9µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 250IU 3299IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 990µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.65mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 136IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 3.4µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin C 6.8mg 21.6mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 1.327mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.1mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 20.967mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 1.073mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 2.39mg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 0µg 714µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 1µg 6.77µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 1.8µg General Mills Cheerios
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.167mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg 0.418mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.429mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 0.91mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg 0.366mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg 0.178mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.628mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg 0.586mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg 0.261mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.02g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 20.8g 1.5g General Mills Cheerios
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 2.376g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 2.432g Beef sticks
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
Beef sticks General Mills Cheerios
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
38%
Beef sticks
261%
General Mills Cheerios
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
296%
General Mills Cheerios

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 1034mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.3g)
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 lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients
  2. General Mills Cheerios - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173884/nutrients

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

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