General Mills Cheerios vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between General Mills Cheerios and Rice cakes
- General Mills Cheerios have more Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Rice cakes are higher in Manganese.
- General Mills Cheerios covers your daily Iron needs 400% more than Rice cakes.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.
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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.
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Calcium
+3545.5%
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Iron
+2809.6%
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Phosphorus
+26.6%
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Potassium
+114.4%
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Zinc
+569.2%
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Selenium
+51.8%
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Magnesium
+32.5%
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Sodium
-76.7%
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Manganese
+74.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.38
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Calcium
+3545.5%
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Iron
+2809.6%
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Phosphorus
+26.6%
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Potassium
+114.4%
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Zinc
+569.2%
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Selenium
+51.8%
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Magnesium
+32.5%
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-76.7%
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Manganese
+74.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.38
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2269.6%
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Vitamin B3
+159%
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Vitamin B6
+1738.5%
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Folate
+3300%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.103
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.16
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2269.6%
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Vitamin B3
+159%
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Vitamin B6
+1738.5%
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Folate
+3300%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.103
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.16
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+34.3%
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Fats
+92.3%
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Other
+88%
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Water
+15%
Equal in Carbs - 80.1
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
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2.82 g
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
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1.5 g
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Protein
+34.3%
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Fats
+92.3%
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+88%
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Water
+15%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+114.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+119.1%
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Saturated Fat
-57.3%
Saturated Fat:
1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.432 g
Saturated Fat:
0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.11 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+114.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+119.1%
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Saturated Fat
-57.3%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 63.83g | 76.3g |
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| Protein | 12.09g | 9g |
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| Fats | 6.73g | 3.5g |
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| Carbs | 73.23g | 80.1g |
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| Calories | 376kcal | 380kcal |
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| Starch | 57.37g |
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| Fructose | 0.09g |
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| Sugar | 4.36g |
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| Fiber | 9.4g | 3.8g |
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| Calcium | 401mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 33.17mg | 1.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 114mg | 151mg |
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| Phosphorus | 481mg | 380mg |
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| Potassium | 641mg | 299mg |
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| Sodium | 497mg | 116mg |
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| Zinc | 16.73mg | 2.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.38mg |
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| Manganese | 3.547mg | 6.18mg |
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| Selenium | 24.9µg | 16.4µg |
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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 |
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| Vitamin D | 136IU |
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| Vitamin D | 3.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.327mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 20.967mg | 8.096mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.073mg | 1.16mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.39mg | 0.13mg |
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| Folate | 714µg | 21µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.77µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.167mg | 0.125mg |
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| Threonine | 0.418mg | 0.34mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 0.358mg |
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| Leucine | 0.91mg | 0.638mg |
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| Lysine | 0.366mg | 0.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.178mg | 0.152mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.628mg | 0.399mg |
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| Valine | 0.586mg | 0.489mg |
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| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.218mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 0.64g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.376g | 1.11g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.432g | 1.11g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.344g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.068g |
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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
261%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 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 ($)