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General Mills Cheerios vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between general Mills Cheerios and caramel popcorn

  • Caramel popcorn contains less iron, vitamin B1,2, folate, vitamin B6, zinc, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and phosphorus than general Mills Cheerios.
  • General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for iron is 366% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.

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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 81% 120% 57% 1244% 128% 456% 206% 65% 463% 136%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +507.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.6%
Contains more IronIron +748.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1249.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +278.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +364.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +538.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.4%

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 72% 330% 13% 51% 332% 23% 393% 64% 552% 846% 4.5% 536% 14%
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% 1.3% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24650%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2502%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +953.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +366.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1191.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4362.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.9%
Contains more WaterWater +55.5%
Contains more OtherOther +56.7%
Contains more FatsFats +15.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 38% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.432 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.5%

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 Caramel popcorn
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cheerios Caramel popcorn DV% diff.
Iron 33.17mg 3.91mg 366%
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 0µg 282%
Folate 714µg 16µg 175%
Vitamin B6 2.39mg 0.185mg 170%
Zinc 16.73mg 1.24mg 141%
Manganese 3.547mg 0.764mg 121%
Vitamin B3 20.967mg 1.99mg 119%
Vitamin A 990µg 4µg 110%
Vitamin B1 1.327mg 0.051mg 106%
Phosphorus 481mg 127mg 51%
Selenium 24.9µg 3.9µg 38%
Calcium 401mg 66mg 34%
Starch 57.37g 24%
Vitamin C 21.6mg 0mg 24%
Fiber 9.4g 3.8g 22%
Vitamin D 136IU 0IU 17%
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 0.23mg 17%
Vitamin D 3.4µg 0µg 17%
Sodium 497mg 177mg 14%
Protein 12.09g 6.4g 11%
Copper 0.385mg 0.297mg 10%
Magnesium 114mg 80mg 8%
Potassium 641mg 355mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 3.27g 6%
Choline 26.2mg 17.3mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.126mg 2%
Carbs 73.23g 80.7g 2%
Fats 6.73g 7.8g 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 3.9µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.5g 1.04g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 2.73g 1%
Calories 376kcal 400kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.85mg 1%
Net carbs 63.83g 76.9g N/A
Sugar 4.36g 45.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.02g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.418mg 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.227mg 0%
Leucine 0.91mg 0.641mg 0%
Lysine 0.366mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.178mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.628mg 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.586mg 0.303mg 0%
Histidine 0.261mg 0.182mg 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
General Mills Cheerios Caramel popcorn
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
248%
General Mills Cheerios
14%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
General Mills Cheerios
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 41g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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 ($)

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
  2. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.