Egg vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between eggs and general Mills Cheerios
- Eggs have more copper; however, general Mills Cheerios have more iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, manganese, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for iron is 400% more.
- General Mills Cheerios have a higher glycemic index than eggs.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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 more CopperCopper | +419.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1040% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +702% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +408.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2687.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1493.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +179.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13542.3% |
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 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +413% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1021.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +564.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1910.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32660.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1875.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +509.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1522.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1354.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6438.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.6% |
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Protein
~12.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 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 | +71.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 33.17mg | 400% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 6.77µg | 236% |
| Copper | 2mg | 0.385mg | 179% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 2.39mg | 175% |
| Folate | 44µg | 714µg | 168% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 3.547mg | 153% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 16.73mg | 143% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 20.967mg | 131% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 0mg | 124% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 1.327mg | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 990µg | 93% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 26.2mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 481mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 0g | 9.4g | 38% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 401mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.1mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 114mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 73.23g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.6mg | 24% |
| Starch | 57.37g | 24% | |
| Sodium | 124mg | 497mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 641mg | 15% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 376kcal | 11% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 24.9µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 1.5g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 1.073mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 2.432g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 3.4µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 136IU | 6% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 6.73g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 2.376g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 12.09g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 63.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 4.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.178mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.628mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g | N/A |
| 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 |
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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
53%
248%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
296%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.767g)
Which food is cheaper?
General Mills Cheerios is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)