Corn chips vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Corn chips and General Mills Cheerios?
- Corn chips are richer in Vitamin E, yet General Mills Cheerios are richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B1.
- General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for Iron is 400% higher.
- Corn chips have 11 times more Vitamin E than General Mills Cheerios. Corn chips have 7.23mg of Vitamin E, while General Mills Cheerios have 0.65mg.
We used Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +345.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2664.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +281.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1196.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +965.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +227.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1012.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4681.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2723.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2390.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +464.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1331.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8825% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +116.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +395.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +379.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
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 | +284.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +575.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +11.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1481.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 538kcal | 376kcal |
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| Protein | 6.17g | 12.09g |
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| Fats | 33.36g | 6.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 52.9g | 63.83g |
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| Carbs | 56.9g | 73.23g |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 136IU |
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| Magnesium | 72mg | 114mg |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 401mg |
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| Potassium | 144mg | 641mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 33.17mg |
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| Sugar | 0.27g | 4.36g |
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| Fiber | 4g | 9.4g |
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| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.385mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 16.73mg |
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| Starch | 51.36g | 57.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 481mg |
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| Sodium | 514mg | 497mg |
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| Vitamin A | 69IU | 3299IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 990µg |
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| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.333mg | 3.547mg |
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| Selenium | 7.6µg | 24.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 20.967mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 1.073mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 2.39mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 6.77µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 714µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.088g | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 12.1mg | 26.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.331g | 1.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.134g | 2.376g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 2.432g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.167mg |
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| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0.418mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0.429mg |
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| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0.91mg |
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| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0.366mg |
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| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.178mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0.628mg |
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| Valine | 0.331mg | 0.586mg |
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| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0.261mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.09g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.068g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | 2.344g |
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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
21%
242%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
296%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.831g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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 ($)