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General Mills Cheerios vs. Kellogg's Corn Flakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between General Mills Cheerios and Kellogg's Corn Flakes

  • General Mills Cheerios have more Manganese, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, while Kellogg's Corn Flakes have more Vitamin B2.
  • General Mills Cheerios covers your daily need of Manganese 147% more than Kellogg's Corn Flakes.
  • General Mills Cheerios contain 80 times more Calcium than Kellogg's Corn Flakes. While General Mills Cheerios contain 401mg of Calcium, Kellogg's Corn Flakes contain only 5mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes.

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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 Calcium +7920%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +371.6%
Contains more Potassium +281.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Zinc +1573%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +2011.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 121% 1244% 82% 207% 57% 65% 457% 129% 463% 136%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1084% 28% 44% 15% 96% 28% 66% 22% 46%
Contains more Calcium +7920%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +371.6%
Contains more Potassium +281.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Zinc +1573%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +2011.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +368.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1420%
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.6
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.34
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 198% 14% 102% 73% 332% 24% 394% 65% 552% 536% 847% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 108% 3% 108% 70% 335% 351% 336% 14% 414% 268% 625% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +368.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1420%
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.6
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.34

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61.2%
Contains more Fats +1582.5%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Other +50.4%
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
8% 84% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 84.1 g
Water: 3.76 g
Other: 4.24 g
Contains more Protein +61.2%
Contains more Fats +1582.5%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Other +50.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3446.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1140.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g
31% 18% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3446.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1140.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%

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 Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cheerios Kellogg's Corn Flakes Opinion
Net carbs 63.83g 80.8g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Protein 12.09g 7.5g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 6.73g 0.4g General Mills Cheerios
Carbs 73.23g 84.1g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calories 376kcal 357kcal General Mills Cheerios
Starch 57.37g General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 0.09g General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 4.36g 9.5g General Mills Cheerios
Fiber 9.4g 3.3g General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 401mg 5mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 33.17mg 28.9mg General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 114mg 39mg General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 481mg 102mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 641mg 168mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 497mg 729mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 16.73mg 1mg General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.385mg 0.198mg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 3.547mg 0.168mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 24.9µg 8.3µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 3299IU 1786IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A RAE 990µg 490µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.12mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 136IU 143IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin D 3.4µg 3.6µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin C 21.6mg 21mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 1.327mg 1.34mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 1.52mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B3 20.967mg 17.9mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 0.229mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 2.39mg 1.79mg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 714µg 357µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 5µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.045mg General Mills Cheerios
Threonine 0.418mg 0.227mg General Mills Cheerios
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.25mg General Mills Cheerios
Leucine 0.91mg 1.044mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Lysine 0.366mg 0.079mg General Mills Cheerios
Methionine 0.178mg 0.136mg General Mills Cheerios
Phenylalanine 0.628mg 0.374mg General Mills Cheerios
Valine 0.586mg 0.306mg General Mills Cheerios
Histidine 0.261mg 0.17mg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.02g 0g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Saturated Fat 1.5g 0.116g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 0.067g General Mills Cheerios
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 0.196g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.344g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g General Mills Cheerios

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cheerios Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
261%
General Mills Cheerios
219%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
General Mills Cheerios
143%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.384g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios
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 ($)

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

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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