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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2127.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1361.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1589.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +179.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +738.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +207.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1282.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +338.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +166.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +646.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1685% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +119% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +1301.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1127.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.2% |
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:
6.7 g
Fats:
34.4 g
Carbs:
53.3 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +133.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +411.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.6% |
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
8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.9 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +159.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 376kcal | 522kcal |
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| Protein | 12.09g | 6.7g |
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| Fats | 6.73g | 34.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 47.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 63.83g | 49.9g |
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| Carbs | 73.23g | 53.3g |
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| Vitamin D | 136IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 114mg | 64mg |
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| Calcium | 401mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 641mg | 1237mg |
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| Iron | 33.17mg | 2.27mg |
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| Sugar | 4.36g | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 9.4g | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.315mg |
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| Zinc | 16.73mg | 0.99mg |
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| Starch | 57.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 481mg | 172mg |
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| Sodium | 497mg | 633mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3299IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 990µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 9.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.4µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 3.547mg | 0.423mg |
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| Selenium | 24.9µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.327mg | 0.096mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 20.967mg | 4.785mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.073mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.39mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.77µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 22.1µg |
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| Folate | 714µg | 40µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 26.2mg | 34.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8.88g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.376g | 6.16g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.432g | 17.9g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.167mg |
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| Threonine | 0.418mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.429mg |
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| Leucine | 0.91mg |
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| Lysine | 0.366mg |
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| Methionine | 0.178mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.628mg |
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| Valine | 0.586mg |
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| Histidine | 0.261mg |
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| Fructose | 0.09g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.068g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.344g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.