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Caramel popcorn vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel popcorn and general Mills Cheerios

  • Caramel popcorn contains less iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B6, zinc, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and phosphorus than general Mills Cheerios.
  • General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for iron is 366% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 120% 57% 1244% 128% 456% 206% 65% 463% 136%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +507.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.6%
Contains more IronIron +748.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1249.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +278.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +364.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +538.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 72% 330% 13% 51% 332% 23% 393% 64% 552% 846% 4.5% 536% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24650%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2502%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +953.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +366.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1191.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4362.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 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 FatsFats +15.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.9%
Contains more WaterWater +55.5%
Contains more OtherOther +56.7%
~equal in Carbs ~73.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 39% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
24% 38% 39%
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 -30.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn General Mills Cheerios DV% diff.
Iron 3.91mg 33.17mg 366%
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.77µg 282%
Folate 16µg 714µg 175%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 2.39mg 170%
Zinc 1.24mg 16.73mg 141%
Manganese 0.764mg 3.547mg 121%
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 20.967mg 119%
Vitamin A 4µg 990µg 110%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 1.327mg 106%
Phosphorus 127mg 481mg 51%
Selenium 3.9µg 24.9µg 38%
Calcium 66mg 401mg 34%
Starch 57.37g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.6mg 24%
Fiber 3.8g 9.4g 22%
Vitamin D 0IU 136IU 17%
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 1.073mg 17%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.4µg 17%
Sodium 177mg 497mg 14%
Protein 6.4g 12.09g 11%
Copper 0.297mg 0.385mg 10%
Magnesium 80mg 114mg 8%
Potassium 355mg 641mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 2.432g 6%
Choline 17.3mg 26.2mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.1mg 2%
Carbs 80.7g 73.23g 2%
Fats 7.8g 6.73g 2%
Vitamin K 3.9µg 1.8µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.04g 1.5g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.73g 2.376g 1%
Calories 400kcal 376kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.65mg 1%
Net carbs 76.9g 63.83g N/A
Sugar 45.36g 4.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.167mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0.418mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.429mg 0%
Leucine 0.641mg 0.91mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.366mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.178mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.628mg 0%
Valine 0.303mg 0.586mg 0%
Histidine 0.182mg 0.261mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.344g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn General Mills Cheerios
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Caramel popcorn
248%
General Mills Cheerios
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
296%
General Mills Cheerios

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 41g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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 ($)

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. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.