General Mills Cheerios vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between general Mills Cheerios and cheese popcorn
- The amount of iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B6, zinc, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and calcium in general Mills Cheerios is higher than in cheese popcorn.
- General Mills Cheerios cover your daily need for iron, 387% more than cheese popcorn.
- General Mills Cheerios contain 65 times more folate than cheese popcorn. While general Mills Cheerios contain 714µg of folate, cheese popcorn contains only 11µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor.
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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 | +25.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +254.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1380.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +732.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +397.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +107.5% |
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 | +4220% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12275% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +970.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1343% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +917% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1177.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6390.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +71.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +487.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +355.6% |
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:
9.3 g
Fats:
33.2 g
Carbs:
51.6 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +105.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +393.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.6% |
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
6.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +308.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +532% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.17mg | 2.24mg | 387% |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.77µg | 0.53µg | 260% |
| Folate | 714µg | 11µg | 176% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.39mg | 0.235mg | 166% |
| Zinc | 16.73mg | 2.01mg | 134% |
| Manganese | 3.547mg | 0.713mg | 123% |
| Vitamin B3 | 20.967mg | 1.453mg | 122% |
| Vitamin A | 990µg | 8µg | 109% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.327mg | 0.124mg | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.432g | 15.37g | 86% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 33.2g | 41% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 113mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.14mg | 27% |
| Starch | 57.37g | 24% | |
| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 0.5mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 24.9µg | 12µg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5g | 6.41g | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 3.82mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.376g | 9.7g | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 136IU | 0IU | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 361mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 889mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 3.4µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.073mg | 0.461mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 261mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.241mg | 11% |
| Calories | 376kcal | 526kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 73.23g | 51.6g | 7% |
| Protein | 12.09g | 9.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 8.2µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 91mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 9.4g | 9.9g | 2% |
| Choline | 26.2mg | 15.3mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 63.83g | 41.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.36g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.167mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.418mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.91mg | 1.024mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.366mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.178mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.628mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.586mg | 0.489mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.252mg | 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 |
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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
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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.91g)
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?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)