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Clif Bar vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between clif Bar and general Mills Cheerios

  • Clif Bar has more vitamin C; however, general Mills Cheerios have more iron, vitamin B1,2, folate, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for general Mills Cheerios is 332% higher.
  • General Mills Cheerios have 4 times less vitamin C than clif Bar. Clif Bar has 88.2mg of vitamin C, while general Mills Cheerios have 21.6mg.
  • General Mills Cheerios have a higher glycemic index than clif Bar.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors 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 105% 110% 36% 248% 147% 120% 126% 25% 280% 112%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +401.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +279.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.9%
~equal in Calcium ~401mg

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 294% 0.33% 4.8% 0% 138% 87% 83% 132% 136% 165% 92% 89% 25%
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 CVitamin C +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1944.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +98900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +375.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +306.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +412.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +505.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 6% 65% 11% 3%
Protein: 14.71 g
Fats: 5.88 g
Carbs: 65.44 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 2.97 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 ProteinProtein +21.7%
Contains more WaterWater +114.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.9%
~equal in Other ~2.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 23% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.471 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.182 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.5g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clif Bar General Mills Cheerios DV% diff.
Iron 6.62mg 33.17mg 332%
Vitamin B12 1.32µg 6.77µg 227%
Folate 118µg 714µg 149%
Vitamin B6 0.588mg 2.39mg 139%
Zinc 4.41mg 16.73mg 112%
Vitamin A 1µg 990µg 110%
Vitamin B3 4.412mg 20.967mg 103%
Vitamin C 88.2mg 21.6mg 74%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 1.327mg 65%
Manganese 2.146mg 3.547mg 61%
Vitamin K 36.8µg 1.8µg 29%
Phosphorus 294mg 481mg 27%
Starch 57.37g 24%
Vitamin B5 2.206mg 1.073mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.375mg 0.1mg 21%
Vitamin D 0IU 136IU 17%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.4µg 17%
Sodium 195mg 497mg 13%
Magnesium 147mg 114mg 8%
Fiber 7.4g 9.4g 8%
Selenium 20.6µg 24.9µg 8%
Potassium 412mg 641mg 7%
Copper 0.441mg 0.385mg 6%
Protein 14.71g 12.09g 5%
Choline 46.2mg 26.2mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.65mg 3%
Calcium 368mg 401mg 3%
Carbs 65.44g 73.23g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.093g 2.376g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.182g 2.432g 2%
Calories 346kcal 376kcal 2%
Fats 5.88g 6.73g 1%
Net carbs 58.04g 63.83g N/A
Sugar 31.62g 4.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.02g N/A
Saturated fat 1.471g 1.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0%
Threonine 0.418mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0%
Leucine 0.91mg 0%
Lysine 0.366mg 0%
Methionine 0.178mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.628mg 0%
Valine 0.586mg 0%
Histidine 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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is better in case of low diet
Clif Bar 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
96%
Clif Bar
248%
General Mills Cheerios
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Clif Bar
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 - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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 vitamins?
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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.

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. Clif Bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174799/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.