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General Mills Cheerios vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between General Mills Cheerios and Bran cereal

  • General Mills Cheerios have more Iron, however, Bran cereal have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Folate, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Bran cereal is 739% higher.
  • Bran cereal has 2 times less Iron than General Mills Cheerios. General Mills Cheerios have 33.17mg of Iron, while Bran cereal has 17.6mg.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original.

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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 Iron +88.5%
Contains more Zinc +34.9%
Contains more Selenium +164.9%
Contains more Magnesium +217.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.1%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Copper +170.1%
Contains more Manganese +108.9%
Equal in Calcium - 389
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 121% 1244% 82% 207% 57% 65% 457% 129% 463% 136%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 661% 259% 493% 90% 34% 339% 347% 967% 52%
Contains more Iron +88.5%
Contains more Zinc +34.9%
Contains more Selenium +164.9%
Contains more Magnesium +217.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.1%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Copper +170.1%
Contains more Manganese +108.9%
Equal in Calcium - 389

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2610%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +402.1%
Contains more Folate +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 20
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 198% 14% 102% 73% 332% 24% 394% 65% 552% 536% 847% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 105% 24% 129% 67% 568% 626% 278% 64% 2770% 983% 2350% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2610%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +402.1%
Contains more Folate +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 20
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Water +142%
Contains more Other +98.6%
Equal in Protein - 13.14
Equal in Carbs - 74.24
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
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Water +142%
Contains more Other +98.6%
Equal in Protein - 13.14
Equal in Carbs - 74.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +163.2%
Contains more Sucrose +209.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +300%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
58% 35% 3% 3%
Starch: 21.8 g
Sucrose: 13.2 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 0.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +163.2%
Contains more Sucrose +209.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +300%
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.
General Mills Cheerios Bran cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cheerios Bran cereal Opinion
Net carbs 63.83g 44.94g General Mills Cheerios
Protein 12.09g 13.14g Bran cereal
Fats 6.73g 4.9g General Mills Cheerios
Carbs 73.23g 74.24g Bran cereal
Calories 376kcal 259kcal General Mills Cheerios
Starch 57.37g 21.8g General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 0.09g 0.36g Bran cereal
Sugar 4.36g 15.69g General Mills Cheerios
Fiber 9.4g 29.3g Bran cereal
Calcium 401mg 389mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 33.17mg 17.6mg General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 114mg 362mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 481mg 1150mg Bran cereal
Potassium 641mg 1020mg Bran cereal
Sodium 497mg 258mg Bran cereal
Zinc 16.73mg 12.4mg General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.385mg 1.04mg Bran cereal
Manganese 3.547mg 7.41mg Bran cereal
Selenium 24.9µg 9.4µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 3299IU 1747IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A RAE 990µg 522µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.19mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 136IU 170IU Bran cereal
Vitamin D 3.4µg 4.3µg Bran cereal
Vitamin C 21.6mg 20mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 1.327mg 2.27mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 2.71mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 20.967mg 14.8mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 1.06mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 2.39mg 12mg Bran cereal
Folate 714µg 1310µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 18.8µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.2µg Bran cereal
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.22mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.418mg 0.38mg General Mills Cheerios
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.35mg General Mills Cheerios
Leucine 0.91mg 0.7mg General Mills Cheerios
Lysine 0.366mg 0.35mg General Mills Cheerios
Methionine 0.178mg 0.17mg General Mills Cheerios
Phenylalanine 0.628mg 0.48mg General Mills Cheerios
Valine 0.586mg 0.52mg General Mills Cheerios
Histidine 0.261mg 0.28mg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0.02g 0g Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 1.5g 1.1g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 0.89g General Mills Cheerios
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 2g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.344g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g General Mills Cheerios

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cheerios Bran cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
261%
General Mills Cheerios
664%
Bran cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
General Mills Cheerios
335%
Bran cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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.

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