Bran cereal vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Bran cereal and General Mills Cheerios
- Bran cereal has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Folate, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, General Mills Cheerios has more Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Bran cereal is 739% higher.
- General Mills Cheerios have 27 times less Vitamin B2 than Bran cereal. Bran cereal has 2.71mg of Vitamin B2, while General Mills Cheerios have 0.1mg.
Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +217.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +170.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +164.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +83.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2610% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +402.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +177.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +188.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +88.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +88.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.14 g
Fats:
4.9 g
Carbs:
74.24 g
Water:
2.12 g
Other:
5.6 g
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +142% |
~equal in
Protein
~12.09g
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Carbs
~73.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.432 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +167% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
21.8 g
Sucrose:
13.2 g
Glucose:
1.07 g
Fructose:
0.36 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.06 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +209.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +300% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +163.2% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 259kcal | 376kcal |
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| Protein | 13.14g | 12.09g |
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| Fats | 4.9g | 6.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 20mg | 21.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 44.94g | 63.83g |
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| Carbs | 74.24g | 73.23g |
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| Vitamin D | 170IU | 136IU |
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| Magnesium | 362mg | 114mg |
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| Calcium | 389mg | 401mg |
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| Potassium | 1020mg | 641mg |
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| Iron | 17.6mg | 33.17mg |
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| Sugar | 15.69g | 4.36g |
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| Fiber | 29.3g | 9.4g |
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| Copper | 1.04mg | 0.385mg |
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| Zinc | 12.4mg | 16.73mg |
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| Starch | 21.8g | 57.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 1150mg | 481mg |
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| Sodium | 258mg | 497mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1747IU | 3299IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 522µg | 990µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.19mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.3µg | 3.4µg |
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| Manganese | 7.41mg | 3.547mg |
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| Selenium | 9.4µg | 24.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.27mg | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 2.71mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.8mg | 20.967mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.06mg | 1.073mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 12mg | 2.39mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.8µg | 6.77µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 1310µg | 714µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 49.4mg | 26.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.1g | 1.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.89g | 2.376g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2g | 2.432g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.167mg |
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| Threonine | 0.38mg | 0.418mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 0.429mg |
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| Leucine | 0.7mg | 0.91mg |
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| Lysine | 0.35mg | 0.366mg |
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| Methionine | 0.17mg | 0.178mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.48mg | 0.628mg |
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| Valine | 0.52mg | 0.586mg |
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| Histidine | 0.28mg | 0.261mg |
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| Fructose | 0.36g | 0.09g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.068g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.344g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
615%
242%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
296%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.