General Mills Cheerios vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between general Mills Cheerios and clif Bar
- General Mills Cheerios have more iron, vitamin B1,2, folate, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and manganese; however, clif Bar has more vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for iron for general Mills Cheerios is 332% higher.
- Clif Bar has 990 times less vitamin A than general Mills Cheerios. General Mills Cheerios have 990µg of vitamin A, while clif Bar has 1µg.
- General Mills Cheerios have a higher glycemic index than clif Bar.
Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +55.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +401.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +279.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +98900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +170.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +375.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +306.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +412.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +505.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1944.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.3% |
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:
14.71 g
Fats:
5.88 g
Carbs:
65.44 g
Water:
11 g
Other:
2.97 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.4% |
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Other
~2.97g
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
1.471 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.182 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.471g
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 | 6.62mg | 332% |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.77µg | 1.32µg | 227% |
| Folate | 714µg | 118µg | 149% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.39mg | 0.588mg | 139% |
| Zinc | 16.73mg | 4.41mg | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 990µg | 1µg | 110% |
| Vitamin B3 | 20.967mg | 4.412mg | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 88.2mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.327mg | 0.551mg | 65% |
| Manganese | 3.547mg | 2.146mg | 61% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 36.8µg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 294mg | 27% |
| Starch | 57.37g | 24% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.073mg | 2.206mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.375mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 136IU | 0IU | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 3.4µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 195mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 147mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 9.4g | 7.4g | 8% |
| Selenium | 24.9µg | 20.6µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 412mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.441mg | 6% |
| Protein | 12.09g | 14.71g | 5% |
| Choline | 26.2mg | 46.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 368mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 73.23g | 65.44g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.376g | 1.093g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.432g | 2.182g | 2% |
| Calories | 376kcal | 346kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 5.88g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.83g | 58.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.36g | 31.62g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 1.5g | 1.471g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.418mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.91mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.178mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.628mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 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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96%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clif Bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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 vitamins?
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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.