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Fettuccine vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fettuccine and general Mills Cheerios

  • Fettuccine has less iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, calcium, and fiber.
  • General Mills Cheerios cover your daily iron needs 407% more than fettuccine.
  • The glycemic index of general Mills Cheerios is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
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 -66.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1332.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +281.5%
Contains more IronIron +5428.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +16630%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1824%

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% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 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% 330% 13% 51% 332% 23% 393% 64% 552% 846% 4.5% 536% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1064.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4680%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +11800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 +1365.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95%
Contains more FatsFats +149.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +423.1%
Contains more OtherOther +48.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 -40%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +508%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fettuccine General Mills Cheerios
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine General Mills Cheerios DV% diff.
Iron 0.6mg 33.17mg 407%
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.77µg 282%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 2.39mg 180%
Folate 6µg 714µg 177%
Manganese 3.547mg 154%
Zinc 0.1mg 16.73mg 151%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 20.967mg 120%
Vitamin A 990µg 110%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 1.327mg 103%
Phosphorus 25mg 481mg 65%
Selenium 24.9µg 45%
Copper 0.385mg 43%
Calcium 28mg 401mg 37%
Fiber 2g 9.4g 30%
Magnesium 6mg 114mg 26%
Vitamin C 21.6mg 24%
Starch 57.37g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 21%
Carbs 14g 73.23g 20%
Vitamin D 0IU 136IU 17%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.4µg 17%
Calories 99kcal 376kcal 14%
Sodium 166mg 497mg 14%
Potassium 168mg 641mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 2.432g 14%
Protein 6.2g 12.09g 12%
Fats 2.7g 6.73g 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Choline 26.2mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 2.376g 4%
Saturated fat 0.9g 1.5g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.65mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 63.83g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 4.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.02g N/A
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
Fettuccine 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
7%
Fettuccine
248%
General Mills Cheerios
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
296%
General Mills Cheerios

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is cheaper (difference - $4)
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?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. 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.