General Mills Cheerios vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between General Mills Cheerios and Cream of Wheat

The amount of Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus in General Mills Cheerios are higher than in Cream of Wheat.
General Mills Cheerios covers your daily Iron needs 353% more than Cream of Wheat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt.

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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.

General Mills Cheerios

Cream of Wheat

Contains more Calcium +526.6%

Contains more Iron +568.8%

Contains more Magnesium +1800%

Contains more Phosphorus +2572.2%

Contains more Potassium +3105%

Contains more Zinc +9741.2%

Contains more Copper +795.3%

Contains more Manganese +∞%

Contains more Selenium +611.4%

Contains less Sodium -79.5%

General Mills Cheerios

Cream of Wheat

Contains more Calcium +526.6%

Contains more Iron +568.8%

Contains more Magnesium +1800%

Contains more Phosphorus +2572.2%

Contains more Potassium +3105%

Contains more Zinc +9741.2%

Contains more Copper +795.3%

Contains more Manganese +∞%

Contains more Selenium +611.4%

Contains less Sodium -79.5%

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.

General Mills Cheerios

Cream of Wheat

Contains more Vitamin A +326.8%

Contains more Vitamin E +3150%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +472%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.9%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +1208.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +673.5%

Contains more Folate +1051.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +1700%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%

General Mills Cheerios

Cream of Wheat

Contains more Vitamin A +326.8%

Contains more Vitamin E +3150%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +472%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.9%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +1208.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +673.5%

Contains more Folate +1051.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +1700%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Cream of Wheat

Contains more Protein +557.1%

Contains more Fats +2704.2%

Contains more Carbs +459.9%

Contains more Other +540.9%

Contains more Water +1545.2%

General Mills Cheerios

Protein: 12.09 g

Fats: 6.73 g

Carbs: 73.23 g

Water: 5.13 g

Other: 2.82 g

Cream of Wheat

Protein: 1.84 g

Fats: 0.24 g

Carbs: 13.08 g

Water: 84.4 g

Other: 0.44 g

Contains more Protein +557.1%

Contains more Fats +2704.2%

Contains more Carbs +459.9%

Contains more Other +540.9%

Contains more Water +1545.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Cream of Wheat

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7100%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1714.9%

Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

General Mills Cheerios

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g

Cream of Wheat

Saturated Fat: 0.038 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7100%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1714.9%

Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Cream of Wheat

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +6000%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

General Mills Cheerios

Starch: 57.37 g

Sucrose: 4.27 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0.09 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Cream of Wheat

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0.07 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +6000%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	63.83g	12.48g
Protein	12.09g	1.84g
Fats	6.73g	0.24g
Carbs	73.23g	13.08g
Calories	376kcal	62kcal
Starch	57.37g
Fructose	0.09g
Sugar	4.36g	0.07g
Fiber	9.4g	0.6g
Calcium	401mg	64mg
Iron	33.17mg	4.96mg
Magnesium	114mg	6mg
Phosphorus	481mg	18mg
Potassium	641mg	20mg
Sodium	497mg	102mg
Zinc	16.73mg	0.17mg
Copper	0.385mg	0.043mg
Manganese	3.547mg	0mg
Selenium	24.9µg	3.5µg
Vitamin A	3299IU	773IU
Vitamin A RAE	990µg	232µg
Vitamin E	0.65mg	0.02mg
Vitamin D	136IU
Vitamin D	3.4µg
Vitamin C	21.6mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	1.327mg	0.232mg
Vitamin B2	0.1mg	0.21mg
Vitamin B3	20.967mg	3.093mg
Vitamin B5	1.073mg	0.082mg
Vitamin B6	2.39mg	0.309mg
Folate	714µg	62µg
Vitamin B12	6.77µg	0µg
Vitamin K	1.8µg	0.1µg
Tryptophan	0.167mg	0.025mg
Threonine	0.418mg	0.058mg
Isoleucine	0.429mg	0.08mg
Leucine	0.91mg	0.139mg
Lysine	0.366mg	0.047mg
Methionine	0.178mg	0.034mg
Phenylalanine	0.628mg	0.099mg
Valine	0.586mg	0.089mg
Histidine	0.261mg	0.042mg
Trans Fat	0.02g
Saturated Fat	1.5g	0.038g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.376g	0.033g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.432g	0.134g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	2.344g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.068g

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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%

28%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

296%

27%

Comparison summary

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?

Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.462g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

General Mills Cheerios vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Significant differences between General Mills Cheerios and Cream of Wheat

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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