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

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A recap on differences between Chinese fried rice and General Mills Cheerios

  • Chinese fried rice has less Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • General Mills Cheerios covers your daily Iron needs 406% more than Chinese fried rice.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat 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 less Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Calcium +3241.7%
Contains more Iron +4925.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1040%
Contains more Phosphorus +843.1%
Contains more Potassium +743.4%
Contains more Zinc +2223.6%
Contains more Copper +305.3%
Contains more Manganese +719.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 121% 1244% 82% 207% 57% 65% 457% 129% 463% 136%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Calcium +3241.7%
Contains more Iron +4925.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1040%
Contains more Phosphorus +843.1%
Contains more Potassium +743.4%
Contains more Zinc +2223.6%
Contains more Copper +305.3%
Contains more Manganese +719.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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 K +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1082.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3191.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7368.8%
Contains more Folate +11800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 3% 0% 13% 4% 6% 12% 0% 8% 5% 0% 7%
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 K +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1082.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3191.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7368.8%
Contains more Folate +11800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1051.9%
Contains more Protein +198.5%
Contains more Fats +127.4%
Contains more Carbs +123.3%
Contains more Other +154.1%
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 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 +1051.9%
Contains more Protein +198.5%
Contains more Fats +127.4%
Contains more Carbs +123.3%
Contains more Other +154.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.9%
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Starch +86.3%
Contains more Sucrose +1054.1%
Contains more Fructose +80%
98%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 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 Starch +86.3%
Contains more Sucrose +1054.1%
Contains more Fructose +80%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice General Mills Cheerios Opinion
Net carbs 31.69g 63.83g General Mills Cheerios
Protein 4.05g 12.09g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 2.96g 6.73g General Mills Cheerios
Carbs 32.79g 73.23g General Mills Cheerios
Calories 174kcal 376kcal General Mills Cheerios
Starch 30.8g 57.37g General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 0.05g 0.09g General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 0.56g 4.36g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.1g 9.4g General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 12mg 401mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 0.66mg 33.17mg General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 10mg 114mg General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 51mg 481mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 76mg 641mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 387mg 497mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 0.72mg 16.73mg General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.095mg 0.385mg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 0.433mg 3.547mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 8.3µg 24.9µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 279IU 3299IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 990µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.65mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 0IU 136IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 0µg 3.4µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin C 3.8mg 21.6mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1.327mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.1mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 20.967mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 1.073mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 2.39mg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 6µg 714µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.77µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.8µg Chinese fried rice
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.167mg General Mills Cheerios
Threonine 0.173mg 0.418mg General Mills Cheerios
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.429mg General Mills Cheerios
Leucine 0.335mg 0.91mg General Mills Cheerios
Lysine 0.173mg 0.366mg General Mills Cheerios
Methionine 0.114mg 0.178mg General Mills Cheerios
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.628mg General Mills Cheerios
Valine 0.251mg 0.586mg General Mills Cheerios
Histidine 0.094mg 0.261mg General Mills Cheerios
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.011g 0.02g Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 0.54g 1.5g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 2.376g General Mills Cheerios
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 2.432g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g 2.344g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.068g Chinese fried rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice 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
6%
Chinese fried rice
261%
General Mills Cheerios
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
296%
General Mills Cheerios

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.96g)
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 fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/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.