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

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How are General Mills Cheerios and Arepa different?

General Mills Cheerios are higher than Arepa in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Copper.
General Mills Cheerios covers your daily need of Iron 402% more than Arepa.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) types were used in this article.

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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.

General Mills Cheerios

Arepa

Contains more Calcium +350.6%

Contains more Iron +3089.4%

Contains more Magnesium +322.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +311.1%

Contains more Potassium +628.4%

Contains more Zinc +1991.3%

Contains more Copper +1183.3%

Contains more Manganese +2957.8%

Contains more Selenium +308.2%

Contains less Sodium -45.7%

General Mills Cheerios

Arepa

Contains more Calcium +350.6%

Contains more Iron +3089.4%

Contains more Magnesium +322.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +311.1%

Contains more Potassium +628.4%

Contains more Zinc +1991.3%

Contains more Copper +1183.3%

Contains more Manganese +2957.8%

Contains more Selenium +308.2%

Contains less Sodium -45.7%

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.

General Mills Cheerios

Arepa

Contains more Vitamin A +1448.8%

Contains more Vitamin E +124.1%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1795.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +2261.1%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +431.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +2133.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +94.4%

General Mills Cheerios

Arepa

Contains more Vitamin A +1448.8%

Contains more Vitamin E +124.1%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1795.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +2261.1%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +431.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +2133.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +94.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Arepa

Contains more Protein +120.6%

Contains more Fats +25.1%

Contains more Carbs +97.2%

Contains more Other +135%

Contains more Water +890.3%

General Mills Cheerios

Protein: 12.09 g

Fats: 6.73 g

Carbs: 73.23 g

Water: 5.13 g

Other: 2.82 g

Arepa

Protein: 5.48 g

Fats: 5.38 g

Carbs: 37.14 g

Water: 50.8 g

Other: 1.2 g

Contains more Protein +120.6%

Contains more Fats +25.1%

Contains more Carbs +97.2%

Contains more Other +135%

Contains more Water +890.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Arepa

Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.9%

General Mills Cheerios

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g

Arepa

Saturated Fat: 2.902 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Arepa

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +1193.9%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

Arepa

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0.33 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.41 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +1193.9%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	63.83g	34.54g
Protein	12.09g	5.48g
Fats	6.73g	5.38g
Carbs	73.23g	37.14g
Calories	376kcal	219kcal
Starch	57.37g
Fructose	0.09g	0g
Sugar	4.36g	0.87g
Fiber	9.4g	2.6g
Calcium	401mg	89mg
Iron	33.17mg	1.04mg
Magnesium	114mg	27mg
Phosphorus	481mg	117mg
Potassium	641mg	88mg
Sodium	497mg	270mg
Zinc	16.73mg	0.8mg
Copper	0.385mg	0.03mg
Manganese	3.547mg	0.116mg
Selenium	24.9µg	6.1µg
Vitamin A	3299IU	213IU
Vitamin A RAE	990µg	61µg
Vitamin E	0.65mg	0.29mg
Vitamin D	136IU
Vitamin D	3.4µg
Vitamin C	21.6mg
Vitamin B1	1.327mg	0.07mg
Vitamin B2	0.1mg	0.042mg
Vitamin B3	20.967mg	0.888mg
Vitamin B5	1.073mg	0.202mg
Vitamin B6	2.39mg	0.107mg
Folate	714µg
Vitamin B12	6.77µg	0µg
Vitamin K	1.8µg	3.5µg
Tryptophan	0.167mg	0.048mg
Threonine	0.418mg	0.193mg
Isoleucine	0.429mg	0.207mg
Leucine	0.91mg	0.671mg
Lysine	0.366mg	0.228mg
Methionine	0.178mg	0.131mg
Phenylalanine	0.628mg	0.276mg
Valine	0.586mg	0.276mg
Histidine	0.261mg	0.166mg
Cholesterol	0mg	5mg
Trans Fat	0.02g	0.157g
Saturated Fat	1.5g	2.902g
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.003g
Omega-3 - DPA	0g	0.003g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.376g	1.514g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.432g	0.989g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.001g	0.003g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	2.344g	0.825g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.001g	0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.068g	0.065g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0g	0.005g

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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

261%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

296%

26%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.402g)

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?

Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

How are General Mills Cheerios and Arepa different?

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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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