Corn grits vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn grits and General Mills Cheerios?

Corn grits has less Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Copper, and Calcium than General Mills Cheerios.
General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for Iron is 331% higher.

We used Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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.

Corn grits

General Mills Cheerios

Contains less Sodium -54.3%

Contains more Calcium +526.6%

Contains more Iron +394.3%

Contains more Magnesium +1800%

Contains more Phosphorus +3335.7%

Contains more Potassium +2274.1%

Contains more Zinc +18488.9%

Contains more Copper +∞%

Contains more Manganese +7138.8%

Corn grits

General Mills Cheerios

Contains less Sodium -54.3%

Contains more Calcium +526.6%

Contains more Iron +394.3%

Contains more Magnesium +1800%

Contains more Phosphorus +3335.7%

Contains more Potassium +2274.1%

Contains more Zinc +18488.9%

Contains more Copper +∞%

Contains more Manganese +7138.8%

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.

Corn grits

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%

Contains more Vitamin E +6400%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +828%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1154%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +1963.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +8435.7%

Contains more Folate +2544.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Corn grits

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%

Contains more Vitamin E +6400%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +828%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1154%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +1963.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +8435.7%

Contains more Folate +2544.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Corn grits

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Water +1483.2%

Contains more Protein +665.2%

Contains more Fats +1273.5%

Contains more Carbs +359.1%

Contains more Other +271.1%

Corn grits

Protein: 1.58 g

Fats: 0.49 g

Carbs: 15.95 g

Water: 81.22 g

Other: 0.76 g

General Mills Cheerios

Protein: 12.09 g

Fats: 6.73 g

Carbs: 73.23 g

Water: 5.13 g

Other: 2.82 g

Contains more Water +1483.2%

Contains more Protein +665.2%

Contains more Fats +1273.5%

Contains more Carbs +359.1%

Contains more Other +271.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Corn grits

General Mills Cheerios

Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2833.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1173.3%

Corn grits

Saturated Fat: 0.076 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g

General Mills Cheerios

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2833.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1173.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Corn grits

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Starch +272.8%

Contains more Sucrose +4170%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Corn grits

Starch: 15.39 g

Sucrose: 0.1 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

General Mills Cheerios

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 Starch +272.8%

Contains more Sucrose +4170%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Rich in minerals
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	14.85g	63.83g
Protein	1.58g	12.09g
Fats	0.49g	6.73g
Carbs	15.95g	73.23g
Calories	74kcal	376kcal
Starch	15.39g	57.37g
Fructose	0g	0.09g
Sugar	0.1g	4.36g
Fiber	1.1g	9.4g
Calcium	64mg	401mg
Iron	6.71mg	33.17mg
Magnesium	6mg	114mg
Phosphorus	14mg	481mg
Potassium	27mg	641mg
Sodium	227mg	497mg
Zinc	0.09mg	16.73mg
Copper	0mg	0.385mg
Manganese	0.049mg	3.547mg
Selenium		24.9µg
Vitamin A		3299IU
Vitamin A RAE		990µg
Vitamin E	0.01mg	0.65mg
Vitamin D		136IU
Vitamin D		3.4µg
Vitamin C	0mg	21.6mg
Vitamin B1	0.143mg	1.327mg
Vitamin B2	0.135mg	0.1mg
Vitamin B3	1.672mg	20.967mg
Vitamin B5	0.052mg	1.073mg
Vitamin B6	0.028mg	2.39mg
Folate	27µg	714µg
Vitamin B12		6.77µg
Vitamin K	0µg	1.8µg
Tryptophan	0.011mg	0.167mg
Threonine	0.052mg	0.418mg
Isoleucine	0.058mg	0.429mg
Leucine	0.228mg	0.91mg
Lysine	0.031mg	0.366mg
Methionine	0.029mg	0.178mg
Phenylalanine	0.087mg	0.628mg
Valine	0.077mg	0.586mg
Histidine	0.048mg	0.261mg
Trans Fat		0.02g
Saturated Fat	0.076g	1.5g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.081g	2.376g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.191g	2.432g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0g	0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		2.344g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid		0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.068g

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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

11%

261%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

32%

296%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.424g)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Corn grits vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

What are the main differences between Corn grits and General Mills Cheerios?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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