General Mills Cheerios vs. General Mills Trix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between General Mills Cheerios and General Mills Trix Cereal
- General Mills Cheerios have more Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Selenium, Copper, and Zinc, while General Mills Trix Cereal have more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
- General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for Iron is 204% higher.
- General Mills Trix Cereal contains 4 times less Selenium than General Mills Cheerios. General Mills Cheerios contain 24.9µg of Selenium, while General Mills Trix Cereal contains 6.5µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TRIX.
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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 | +356% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +295.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +229.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +155.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +283.1% |
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 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +144.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1790% |
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Vitamin D
~3.1µg
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:
4.9 g
Fats:
3.79 g
Carbs:
86.19 g
Water:
1.89 g
Other:
3.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +171.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.5% |
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
0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +32.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 376kcal | 384kcal |
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| Protein | 12.09g | 4.9g |
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| Fats | 6.73g | 3.79g |
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| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 18.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 63.83g | 82.29g |
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| Carbs | 73.23g | 86.19g |
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| Vitamin D | 136IU | 125IU |
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| Magnesium | 114mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 401mg | 313mg |
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| Potassium | 641mg | 162mg |
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| Iron | 33.17mg | 16.89mg |
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| Sugar | 4.36g | 32g |
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| Fiber | 9.4g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.117mg |
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| Zinc | 16.73mg | 14.1mg |
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| Starch | 57.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 481mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 497mg | 500mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3299IU | 2344IU |
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| Vitamin A | 990µg | 669µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.4µg | 3.1µg |
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| Manganese | 3.547mg |
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| Selenium | 24.9µg | 6.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.327mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 1.89mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 20.967mg | 18.79mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.073mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.39mg | 2.18mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.77µg | 4.69µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.3µg |
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| Folate | 714µg | 375µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Choline | 26.2mg | 10.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 0.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.376g | 1.79g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.432g | 1.39g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.167mg |
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| Threonine | 0.418mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.429mg |
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| Leucine | 0.91mg |
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| Lysine | 0.366mg |
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| Methionine | 0.178mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.628mg |
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| Valine | 0.586mg |
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| Histidine | 0.261mg |
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| Fructose | 0.09g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.068g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.344g |
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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
242%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
136%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 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 ($)