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General Mills Cheerios vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between General Mills Cheerios and Potato salad?

  • General Mills Cheerios are richer than Potato salad in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for Iron is 407% more.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Potato salad, home-prepared types 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.
Contains more Calcium +2010.5%
Contains more Iron +5003.1%
Contains more Magnesium +660%
Contains more Phosphorus +825%
Contains more Potassium +152.4%
Contains more Zinc +5296.8%
Contains more Copper +226.3%
Contains more Manganese +3411.9%
Contains more Selenium +507.3%
Equal in Sodium - 529
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +2010.5%
Contains more Iron +5003.1%
Contains more Magnesium +660%
Contains more Phosphorus +825%
Contains more Potassium +152.4%
Contains more Zinc +5296.8%
Contains more Copper +226.3%
Contains more Manganese +3411.9%
Contains more Selenium +507.3%
Equal in Sodium - 529

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 +2001.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +116%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1623.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1595%
Contains more Folate +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2001.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +116%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1623.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1595%
Contains more Folate +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +351.1%
Contains more Carbs +555.6%
Contains more Other +44.6%
Contains more Fats +21.8%
Contains more Water +1381.5%
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +351.1%
Contains more Carbs +555.6%
Contains more Other +44.6%
Contains more Fats +21.8%
Contains more Water +1381.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.429
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.48
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.429
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.48

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 Potato salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cheerios Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 63.83g 9.87g General Mills Cheerios
Protein 12.09g 2.68g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 6.73g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 73.23g 11.17g General Mills Cheerios
Calories 376kcal 143kcal General Mills Cheerios
Starch 57.37g General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 0.09g General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 4.36g Potato salad
Fiber 9.4g 1.3g General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 401mg 19mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 33.17mg 0.65mg General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 114mg 15mg General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 481mg 52mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 641mg 254mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 497mg 529mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 16.73mg 0.31mg General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.385mg 0.118mg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 3.547mg 0.101mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 24.9µg 4.1µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 3299IU 157IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A RAE 990µg 32µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.65mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 136IU 0IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 3.4µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin C 21.6mg 10mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 1.327mg 0.077mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.06mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B3 20.967mg 0.89mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 0.534mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 2.39mg 0.141mg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 714µg 7µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 1.8µg General Mills Cheerios
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.042mg General Mills Cheerios
Threonine 0.418mg 0.116mg General Mills Cheerios
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.141mg General Mills Cheerios
Leucine 0.91mg 0.202mg General Mills Cheerios
Lysine 0.366mg 0.171mg General Mills Cheerios
Methionine 0.178mg 0.066mg General Mills Cheerios
Phenylalanine 0.628mg 0.135mg General Mills Cheerios
Valine 0.586mg 0.172mg General Mills Cheerios
Histidine 0.261mg 0.062mg General Mills Cheerios
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.02g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.5g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 3.737g Potato salad
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cheerios Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
General Mills Cheerios
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
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
  2. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients

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

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