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, phosphorus, and copper.
- General Mills Cheerios cover your daily need for iron, 402% more than arepa.
- General Mills Cheerios have a higher glycemic index (75) than arepa (55).
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +322.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +628.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3089.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1183.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1991.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +311.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2957.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +308.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1523% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +124.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1795.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2261.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +431.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2133.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +495.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +94.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +890.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.432 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.902 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.989 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
57.37 g
Sucrose:
4.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0.09 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1193.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.17mg | 1.04mg | 402% |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.77µg | 0µg | 282% |
| Folate | 714µg | 179% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.39mg | 0.107mg | 176% |
| Manganese | 3.547mg | 0.116mg | 149% |
| Zinc | 16.73mg | 0.8mg | 145% |
| Vitamin B3 | 20.967mg | 0.888mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.327mg | 0.07mg | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 990µg | 61µg | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 117mg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.03mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 24.9µg | 6.1µg | 34% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 89mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 9.4g | 2.6g | 27% |
| Starch | 57.37g | 24% | |
| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 24% | |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 27mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 136IU | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4µg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.073mg | 0.202mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 88mg | 16% |
| Protein | 12.09g | 5.48g | 13% |
| Carbs | 73.23g | 37.14g | 12% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 270mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.432g | 0.989g | 10% |
| Calories | 376kcal | 219kcal | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5g | 2.902g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Choline | 26.2mg | 4.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.376g | 1.514g | 2% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 5.38g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 3.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.83g | 34.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.36g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.167mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.418mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.91mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.366mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.178mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.628mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.586mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.068g | 0.065g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.344g | 0.825g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
248%
9%
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)