General Mills Cheerios vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between general Mills Cheerios and pupusas
- The amount of iron, vitamin B1,2, folate, vitamin B6, manganese, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and phosphorus in general Mills Cheerios is higher than in pupusas.
- General Mills Cheerios cover your daily need for iron, 402% more than pupusas.
- General Mills Cheerios contain 179 times more folate than pupusas. While general Mills Cheerios contain 714µg of folate, pupusas contain only 4µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork).
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +718.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +151.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3184.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +492.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +932.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +196.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2130.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +21500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1498.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +783.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +939.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2317.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17750% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.6% |
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:
11.51 g
Fats:
10.43 g
Carbs:
23.02 g
Water:
53.12 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +218.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +935.5% |
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Protein
~11.51g
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
3.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.205 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.205g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
57.37 g
Sucrose:
4.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0.09 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
18.98 g
Sucrose:
0.38 g
Glucose:
0.34 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.39 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +202.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1023.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +266.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.17mg | 1.01mg | 402% |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.77µg | 0.28µg | 270% |
| Folate | 714µg | 4µg | 178% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.39mg | 0.23mg | 166% |
| Manganese | 3.547mg | 0.159mg | 147% |
| Zinc | 16.73mg | 1.62mg | 137% |
| Vitamin B3 | 20.967mg | 2.373mg | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 990µg | 10µg | 109% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.327mg | 0.083mg | 104% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 162mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.065mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 49mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 9.4g | 2.6g | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 0.1mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 38mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 73.23g | 23.02g | 17% |
| Starch | 57.37g | 18.98g | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 136IU | 28IU | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 3.4µg | 0.7µg | 14% |
| Selenium | 24.9µg | 17.8µg | 13% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 255mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.073mg | 0.64mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5g | 3.166g | 8% |
| Calories | 376kcal | 232kcal | 7% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 10.43g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.376g | 3.964g | 4% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 426mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Choline | 26.2mg | 38.4mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.432g | 2.205g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.087mg | 1% |
| Protein | 12.09g | 11.51g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.83g | 20.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.36g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | 0.083g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.167mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.418mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.91mg | 0.976mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.366mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.178mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.628mg | 0.463mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.586mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.068g | 0.087g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.344g | 1.95g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.666g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)