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

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How are General Mills Cheerios and Potato sticks different?

  • General Mills Cheerios are richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Potato sticks are higher in Vitamin E .
  • General Mills Cheerios covers your daily need of Iron 386% more than Potato sticks.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Snacks, potato sticks 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.
Contains more Calcium +2127.8%
Contains more Iron +1361.2%
Contains more Magnesium +78.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Zinc +1589.9%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +738.5%
Contains more Selenium +207.4%
Contains more Potassium +93%
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% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Contains more Calcium +2127.8%
Contains more Iron +1361.2%
Contains more Magnesium +78.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Zinc +1589.9%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +738.5%
Contains more Selenium +207.4%
Contains more Potassium +93%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1282.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +646.9%
Contains more Folate +1685%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1301.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +119%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin K +1127.8%
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 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1282.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +646.9%
Contains more Folate +1685%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1301.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +119%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin K +1127.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80.4%
Contains more Carbs +37.4%
Contains more Water +133.2%
Contains more Fats +411.1%
Contains more Other +20.6%
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
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +80.4%
Contains more Carbs +37.4%
Contains more Water +133.2%
Contains more Fats +411.1%
Contains more Other +20.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +636%
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +636%

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 sticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Potato sticks Opinion
Net carbs 63.83g 49.9g General Mills Cheerios
Protein 12.09g 6.7g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 6.73g 34.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 73.23g 53.3g General Mills Cheerios
Calories 376kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Starch 57.37g General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 0.09g General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 4.36g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 9.4g 3.4g General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 401mg 18mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 33.17mg 2.27mg General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 114mg 64mg General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 481mg 172mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 641mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Sodium 497mg 633mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 16.73mg 0.99mg General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.385mg 0.315mg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 3.547mg 0.423mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 24.9µg 8.1µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 3299IU 0IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A RAE 990µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.65mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 136IU 0IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 3.4µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin C 21.6mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 1.327mg 0.096mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.116mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 20.967mg 4.785mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 0.403mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 2.39mg 0.32mg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 714µg 40µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 1.8µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
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
Trans Fat 0.02g Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8.88g General Mills Cheerios
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 17.9g Potato sticks
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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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cheerios Potato sticks
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
55%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
General Mills Cheerios
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.38g)
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. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/nutrients

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

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