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General Mills Cheerios vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between General Mills Cheerios and Plantain chips

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, and Phosphorus in General Mills Cheerios are higher than in Plantain chips.
  • General Mills Cheerios covers your daily Iron needs 403% more than Plantain chips.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 120% 57% 1244% 128% 456% 206% 65% 463% 136%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4355.6%
Contains more IronIron +3319.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +4421.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +516.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1185.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 72% 198% 13% 102% 332% 23% 393% 64% 552% 846% 4.5% 536% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +138%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1941.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +419.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1940%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +675.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1488.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +430.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.7%
Contains more WaterWater +145.5%
Contains more OtherOther +28.2%
Contains more FatsFats +339.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.432 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +137%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +382.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
93% 7%
Starch: 57.37 g
Sucrose: 4.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +12.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +364.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Plantain chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 376kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 12.09g 2.28g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 6.73g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 21.6mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 63.83g 60.34g General Mills Cheerios
Carbs 73.23g 63.84g General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 136IU 0IU General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 114mg 71mg General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 401mg 9mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 641mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 33.17mg 0.97mg General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 4.36g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 9.4g 3.5g General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.385mg 0.198mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 16.73mg 0.37mg General Mills Cheerios
Starch 57.37g 50.8g General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 481mg 78mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 497mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 3299IU 1386IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 990µg 69µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.65mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 3.4µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 3.547mg 0.276mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 24.9µg 0.4µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 1.327mg 0.065mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.04mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B3 20.967mg 0.802mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 2.39mg 0.46mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 1.8µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 714µg 35µg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.02g 0.185g General Mills Cheerios
Choline 26.2mg 0mg General Mills Cheerios
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8.337g General Mills Cheerios
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 11.739g Plantain chips
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
Fructose 0.09g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.344g 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cheerios Plantain chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
242%
General Mills Cheerios
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
General Mills Cheerios
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.837g)
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
  2. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

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

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