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Cream of Wheat vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cream of Wheat and General Mills Cheerios

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, and Phosphorus in General Mills Cheerios are higher than in Cream of Wheat.
  • General Mills Cheerios covers your daily Iron needs 353% more than Cream of Wheat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt 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 4.3% 19% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
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 less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +526.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3105%
Contains more IronIron +568.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +795.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +9741.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2572.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +611.4%

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 0% 46% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
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% 198% 13% 102% 332% 23% 393% 64% 552% 846% 4.5% 536% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +326.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +472%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +577.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +673.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more FolateFolate +1051.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 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 WaterWater +1545.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +557.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2704.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +459.9%
Contains more OtherOther +540.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1714.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6000%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream of Wheat General Mills Cheerios
Rich in minerals 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat General Mills Cheerios Opinion
Calories 62kcal 376kcal General Mills Cheerios
Protein 1.84g 12.09g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 0.24g 6.73g General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin C 0mg 21.6mg General Mills Cheerios
Net carbs 12.48g 63.83g General Mills Cheerios
Carbs 13.08g 73.23g General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 136IU General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 6mg 114mg General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 64mg 401mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 20mg 641mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 4.96mg 33.17mg General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 0.07g 4.36g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 9.4g General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.043mg 0.385mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 0.17mg 16.73mg General Mills Cheerios
Starch 57.37g General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 18mg 481mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 102mg 497mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 3299IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 232µg 990µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.65mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 3.4µg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 0mg 3.547mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 3.5µg 24.9µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 1.327mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.1mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 20.967mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 1.073mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 2.39mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.77µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.8µg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 62µg 714µg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.02g Cream of Wheat
Choline 26.2mg General Mills Cheerios
Saturated Fat 0.038g 1.5g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 2.376g General Mills Cheerios
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 2.432g General Mills Cheerios
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.167mg General Mills Cheerios
Threonine 0.058mg 0.418mg General Mills Cheerios
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.429mg General Mills Cheerios
Leucine 0.139mg 0.91mg General Mills Cheerios
Lysine 0.047mg 0.366mg General Mills Cheerios
Methionine 0.034mg 0.178mg General Mills Cheerios
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.628mg General Mills Cheerios
Valine 0.089mg 0.586mg General Mills Cheerios
Histidine 0.042mg 0.261mg General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 0.09g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.344g General Mills Cheerios

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat 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
26%
Cream of Wheat
242%
General Mills Cheerios
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
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 richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.462g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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 ($)

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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.