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General Mills Cheerios vs. Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between General Mills Cheerios and Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

  • General Mills Cheerios have more Iron, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Fiber, while Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats have more Vitamin B2.
  • General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for Iron is 340% higher.
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contain 40 times less Calcium than General Mills Cheerios. General Mills Cheerios contain 401mg of Calcium, while Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contain 10mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Cereal.

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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 +3910%
Contains more Iron +452.8%
Contains more Magnesium +442.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +675.8%
Contains more Potassium +1156.9%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Zinc +2324.6%
Contains more Copper +259.8%
Contains more Selenium +336.8%
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 3% 225% 15% 27% 5% 74% 19% 36% 0% 32%
Contains more Calcium +3910%
Contains more Iron +452.8%
Contains more Magnesium +442.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +675.8%
Contains more Potassium +1156.9%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Zinc +2324.6%
Contains more Copper +259.8%
Contains more Selenium +336.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44%
Contains more Folate +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1310%
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3
Equal in Vitamin C - 20
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.25
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 101% 8% 99% 67% 313% 326% 314% 0% 384% 250% 625% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44%
Contains more Folate +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1310%
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3
Equal in Vitamin C - 20
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +181.2%
Contains more Fats +60.6%
Contains more Water +46.6%
Contains more Other +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.9%
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
4% 4% 86% 4% 2%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 85.59 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Protein +181.2%
Contains more Fats +60.6%
Contains more Water +46.6%
Contains more Other +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1116%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g
39% 52% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.89 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1116%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%

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 Rice Krispie Treats
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cheerios Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Opinion
Net carbs 63.83g 85.19g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Protein 12.09g 4.3g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 6.73g 4.19g General Mills Cheerios
Carbs 73.23g 85.59g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Calories 376kcal 395kcal Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Starch 57.37g General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 0.09g General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 4.36g 29.6g General Mills Cheerios
Fiber 9.4g 0.4g General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 401mg 10mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 33.17mg 6mg General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 114mg 21mg General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 481mg 62mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 641mg 51mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 497mg 567mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 16.73mg 0.69mg General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.385mg 0.107mg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 3.547mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 24.9µg 5.7µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 3299IU 1667IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A RAE 990µg 500µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.36mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 136IU 133IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 3.4µg 3.3µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin C 21.6mg 20mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 1.327mg 1.25mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 1.41mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B3 20.967mg 16.7mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 1.073mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 2.39mg 1.66mg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 714µg 333µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 5µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1µg General Mills Cheerios
Tryptophan 0.167mg General Mills Cheerios
Threonine 0.418mg General Mills Cheerios
Isoleucine 0.429mg General Mills Cheerios
Leucine 0.91mg General Mills Cheerios
Lysine 0.366mg General Mills Cheerios
Methionine 0.178mg General Mills Cheerios
Phenylalanine 0.628mg General Mills Cheerios
Valine 0.586mg General Mills Cheerios
Histidine 0.261mg General Mills Cheerios
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.02g 1.6g General Mills Cheerios
Saturated Fat 1.5g 0.89g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 1.2g General Mills Cheerios
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 0.2g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 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 Rice Krispie Treats
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
207%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
General Mills Cheerios
43%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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 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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