General Mills Cheerios vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the main differences between general Mills Cheerios and oatmeal?
- Oatmeal has less iron, vitamin B1,2, folate, vitamin B6, zinc, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and phosphorus than general Mills Cheerios.
- General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for iron is 340% higher.
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) types in this comparison.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +338.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +401.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +950.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +456.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +483.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2598.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +524.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +535.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +398% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +661.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +828.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +410.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +593.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +238.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +724.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +350% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1522.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +457.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115% |
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:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +410.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +394.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +527.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +394.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1538% |
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
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +507.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +470.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
57.37 g
Sucrose:
4.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0.09 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
10.37 g
Sucrose:
0.29 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.16 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +453.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1372.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 33.17mg | 5.96mg | 340% |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.77µg | 0µg | 282% |
| Folate | 714µg | 44µg | 168% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.39mg | 0.29mg | 162% |
| Zinc | 16.73mg | 0.62mg | 146% |
| Manganese | 3.547mg | 0.558mg | 130% |
| Vitamin B3 | 20.967mg | 3.025mg | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 990µg | 130µg | 96% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.327mg | 0.26mg | 89% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 77mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 24.9µg | 5µg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.066mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 80mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 9.4g | 1.7g | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 26mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 73.23g | 11.67g | 21% |
| Protein | 12.09g | 2.37g | 19% |
| Starch | 57.37g | 10.37g | 19% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 49mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 61mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 136IU | 0IU | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 3.4µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.073mg | 0.317mg | 15% |
| Calories | 376kcal | 68kcal | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.432g | 0.426g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.215mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 1.36g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5g | 0.226g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.376g | 0.391g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Choline | 26.2mg | 4.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.83g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.36g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.167mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.418mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.91mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.366mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.178mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.628mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.586mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
248%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.274g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)