General Mills Cheerios vs. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are General Mills Cheerios and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp different?

General Mills Cheerios are richer in Iron, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3, while Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is higher in Vitamin B2.
General Mills Cheerios covers your daily need of Iron 302% more than Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp.
General Mills Cheerios contain 17 times more Calcium than Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp. General Mills Cheerios contain 401mg of Calcium, while Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp contains 24mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp types were used in this article.

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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.

General Mills Cheerios

Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Contains more Calcium +1570.8%

Contains more Iron +268.6%

Contains more Magnesium +58.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +103%

Contains more Potassium +202.4%

Contains less Sodium -16.6%

Contains more Zinc +123.1%

Contains more Copper +92.5%

Contains more Selenium +25.1%

General Mills Cheerios

Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Contains more Calcium +1570.8%

Contains more Iron +268.6%

Contains more Magnesium +58.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +103%

Contains more Potassium +202.4%

Contains less Sodium -16.6%

Contains more Zinc +123.1%

Contains more Copper +92.5%

Contains more Selenium +25.1%

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.

General Mills Cheerios

Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Contains more Vitamin A +32%

Contains more Vitamin E +62.5%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%

Contains more Folate +114.4%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1300%

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.25

General Mills Cheerios

Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Contains more Vitamin A +32%

Contains more Vitamin E +62.5%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%

Contains more Folate +114.4%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1300%

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Contains more Protein +83.2%

Contains more Fats +34.6%

Contains more Water +105.2%

Contains more Carbs +13.3%

Equal in Other - 2.9

General Mills Cheerios

Protein: 12.09 g

Fats: 6.73 g

Carbs: 73.23 g

Water: 5.13 g

Other: 2.82 g

Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Protein: 6.6 g

Fats: 5 g

Carbs: 83 g

Water: 2.5 g

Other: 2.9 g

Contains more Protein +83.2%

Contains more Fats +34.6%

Contains more Water +105.2%

Contains more Carbs +13.3%

Equal in Other - 2.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.1%

Contains less Saturated Fat -40%

General Mills Cheerios

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g

Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Saturated Fat: 0.9 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.7 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.1%

Contains less Saturated Fat -40%

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
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	63.83g	78.6g
Protein	12.09g	6.6g
Fats	6.73g	5g
Carbs	73.23g	83g
Calories	376kcal	390kcal
Starch	57.37g
Fructose	0.09g
Sugar	4.36g	34.7g
Fiber	9.4g	4.4g
Calcium	401mg	24mg
Iron	33.17mg	9mg
Magnesium	114mg	72mg
Phosphorus	481mg	237mg
Potassium	641mg	212mg
Sodium	497mg	596mg
Zinc	16.73mg	7.5mg
Copper	0.385mg	0.2mg
Manganese	3.547mg
Selenium	24.9µg	19.9µg
Vitamin A	3299IU	2500IU
Vitamin A RAE	990µg	740µg
Vitamin E	0.65mg	0.4mg
Vitamin D	136IU	133IU
Vitamin D	3.4µg	3.3µg
Vitamin C	21.6mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	1.327mg	1.25mg
Vitamin B2	0.1mg	1.4mg
Vitamin B3	20.967mg	16.7mg
Vitamin B5	1.073mg
Vitamin B6	2.39mg	1.7mg
Folate	714µg	333µg
Vitamin B12	6.77µg	5µg
Vitamin K	1.8µg	1.2µg
Tryptophan	0.167mg
Threonine	0.418mg
Isoleucine	0.429mg
Leucine	0.91mg
Lysine	0.366mg
Methionine	0.178mg
Phenylalanine	0.628mg
Valine	0.586mg
Histidine	0.261mg
Trans Fat	0.02g	0.5g
Saturated Fat	1.5g	0.9g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.376g	1.7g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.432g	1.7g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	2.344g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.068g

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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%

206%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

296%

97%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.34g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)

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 is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.6g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)

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 ($)

General Mills Cheerios vs. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

How are General Mills Cheerios and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp different?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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