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Chinese cuisine vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese cuisine and General Mills Cheerios?

  • Chinese cuisine has less Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus than General Mills Cheerios.
  • General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for Iron is 401% higher.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -17.7%
Contains more Calcium +1722.7%
Contains more Iron +2888.3%
Contains more Magnesium +660%
Contains more Phosphorus +532.9%
Contains more Potassium +214.2%
Contains more Zinc +1015.3%
Contains more Copper +685.7%
Contains more Manganese +2312.9%
Contains more Selenium +271.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 121% 1244% 82% 207% 57% 65% 457% 129% 463% 136%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
Contains more Calcium +1722.7%
Contains more Iron +2888.3%
Contains more Magnesium +660%
Contains more Phosphorus +532.9%
Contains more Potassium +214.2%
Contains more Zinc +1015.3%
Contains more Copper +685.7%
Contains more Manganese +2312.9%
Contains more Selenium +271.6%

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 E +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2750%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3921.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1488.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1384.5%
Contains more Folate +1486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1310.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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 E +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2750%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3921.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1488.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1384.5%
Contains more Folate +1486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1310.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1436.5%
Contains more Protein +70.8%
Contains more Fats +27%
Contains more Carbs +904.5%
Contains more Other +86.8%
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 Water +1436.5%
Contains more Protein +70.8%
Contains more Fats +27%
Contains more Carbs +904.5%
Contains more Other +86.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.2%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +511.1%
Contains more Starch +3052.2%
Contains more Sucrose +265%
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
93% 7%
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 Fructose +511.1%
Contains more Starch +3052.2%
Contains more Sucrose +265%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine General Mills Cheerios Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 63.83g General Mills Cheerios
Protein 7.08g 12.09g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 5.3g 6.73g General Mills Cheerios
Carbs 7.29g 73.23g General Mills Cheerios
Calories 105kcal 376kcal General Mills Cheerios
Starch 1.82g 57.37g General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 0.55g 0.09g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 4.36g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 9.4g General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 22mg 401mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 1.11mg 33.17mg General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 15mg 114mg General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 76mg 481mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 204mg 641mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 409mg 497mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.5mg 16.73mg General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.049mg 0.385mg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 0.147mg 3.547mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 6.7µg 24.9µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 1262IU 3299IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 990µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.65mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU 136IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 0.1µg 3.4µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin C 11.6mg 21.6mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 1.327mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.1mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 20.967mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 1.073mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 2.39mg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 45µg 714µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 6.77µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 51.3µg 1.8µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.167mg General Mills Cheerios
Threonine 0.313mg 0.418mg General Mills Cheerios
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.429mg General Mills Cheerios
Leucine 0.525mg 0.91mg General Mills Cheerios
Lysine 0.552mg 0.366mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.178mg General Mills Cheerios
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.628mg General Mills Cheerios
Valine 0.327mg 0.586mg General Mills Cheerios
Histidine 0.207mg 0.261mg General Mills Cheerios
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.02g General Mills Cheerios
Saturated Fat 0.978g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 2.376g General Mills Cheerios
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 2.432g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 2.344g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.068g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
261%
General Mills Cheerios
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
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 Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.