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General Mills Cheerios vs. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between general Mills Cheerios and prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B1, manganese, and phosphorus in general Mills Cheerios is higher than in prawn crackers (Shrimp chips).
  • General Mills Cheerios cover your daily need for iron, 391% more than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips).

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Snacks, shrimp cracker.

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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% 6% 17% 72% 74% 38% 82% 74% 279% 181%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1905%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +232.1%
Contains more IronIron +1636.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1112.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.9%

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% 330% 13% 51% 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 0% 0% 66% 0% 66% 21% 49% 19% 50% 2.5% 32% 17% 9.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +402.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +696.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +234.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1006.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33750%
Contains more FolateFolate +3004.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +404.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +611.1%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.091mg

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
7% 18% 59% 14% 2%
Protein: 7.14 g
Fats: 17.86 g
Carbs: 59.09 g
Water: 13.6 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%
Contains more FatsFats +165.4%
Contains more WaterWater +165.1%

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
31% 46% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.357 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.971 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +236.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.3%

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
59% 41%
Starch: 30.36 g
Sucrose: 21.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +89%
Contains more FructoseFructose +350%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +401.2%
~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 Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cheerios Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) DV% diff.
Iron 33.17mg 1.91mg 391%
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 0.02µg 281%
Folate 714µg 23µg 173%
Vitamin B6 2.39mg 0.216mg 167%
Zinc 16.73mg 1.38mg 140%
Vitamin B3 20.967mg 2.631mg 115%
Vitamin A 990µg 0µg 110%
Vitamin B1 1.327mg 0.264mg 89%
Manganese 3.547mg 2.14mg 61%
Phosphorus 481mg 191mg 41%
Calcium 401mg 20mg 38%
Vitamin C 21.6mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 3.28mg 18%
Copper 0.385mg 0.221mg 18%
Saturated fat 1.5g 5.357g 18%
Vitamin D 136IU 0IU 17%
Fats 6.73g 17.86g 17%
Vitamin D 3.4µg 0µg 17%
Fiber 9.4g 5.6g 15%
Selenium 24.9µg 33.1µg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 0.321mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 7.997g 14%
Potassium 641mg 193mg 13%
Starch 57.37g 30.36g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 3.971g 10%
Magnesium 114mg 72mg 10%
Protein 12.09g 7.14g 10%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 12.8µg 9%
Carbs 73.23g 59.09g 5%
Calories 376kcal 426kcal 3%
Sodium 497mg 571mg 3%
Choline 26.2mg 17.6mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.091mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 63.83g 53.49g N/A
Sugar 4.36g 21.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.02g 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.418mg 0.2mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.91mg 0.489mg 0%
Lysine 0.366mg 0.208mg 0%
Methionine 0.178mg 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.628mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.586mg 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.261mg 0.192mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.344g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cheerios Prawn crackers (Shrimp 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
248%
General Mills Cheerios
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
General Mills Cheerios
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.857g)
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. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173160/nutrients

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

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