General Mills Cheerios vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between general Mills Cheerios and oats
- General Mills Cheerios have more iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and calcium, while oats have more manganese.
- General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for iron is 356% higher.
- Oats have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of oats is 59, while the glycemic index of general Mills Cheerios is 75.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Oats.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +642.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +602.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +321.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2081.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1908.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.7% |
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:
16.89 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
66.27 g
Water:
8.22 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +64% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~6.9g
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Carbs
~66.27g
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
1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.178g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.535g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.17mg | 4.72mg | 356% |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.77µg | 0µg | 282% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.39mg | 0.119mg | 175% |
| Folate | 714µg | 56µg | 165% |
| Vitamin B3 | 20.967mg | 0.961mg | 125% |
| Zinc | 16.73mg | 3.97mg | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 990µg | 0µg | 110% |
| Manganese | 3.547mg | 4.916mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.327mg | 0.763mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 24.9µg | 45% | |
| Calcium | 401mg | 54mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.626mg | 27% |
| Starch | 57.37g | 24% | |
| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 2mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D | 136IU | 0IU | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 3.4µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 177mg | 15% |
| Protein | 12.09g | 16.89g | 10% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 429mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 523mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.073mg | 1.349mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 9.4g | 10.6g | 5% |
| Choline | 26.2mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.139mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 73.23g | 66.27g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.5g | 1.217g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.432g | 2.535g | 1% |
| Calories | 376kcal | 389kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 6.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.83g | 55.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.36g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.376g | 2.178g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.167mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.418mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 0.694mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.91mg | 1.284mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.366mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.178mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.628mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.586mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
154%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 495mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
General Mills Cheerios is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.