General Mills Cheerios vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between general Mills Cheerios and spanish rice
- The amount of iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B6, folate, zinc, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and phosphorus in general Mills Cheerios is higher than in spanish rice.
- General Mills Cheerios cover your daily iron needs 400% more than spanish rice.
- Spanish rice has 165 times less vitamin A than general Mills Cheerios. General Mills Cheerios have 990µg of vitamin A, while spanish rice has 6µg.
- General Mills Cheerios have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of general Mills Cheerios is 75, while the glycemic index of spanish rice is 51.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.
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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 | +776.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1905% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +452.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2784.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +492.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3385.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +743.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +809.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +236.5% |
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 | +16400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +625.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +781.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +158.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2814.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +8362.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1328% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +187.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +622.2% |
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:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +268.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1041.1% |
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
1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~2.317g
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:
27.55 g
Sucrose:
0.38 g
Glucose:
0.5 g
Fructose:
0.42 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +108.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1023.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +366.7% |
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.17mg | 1.15mg | 400% |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.77µg | 0.08µg | 279% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.39mg | 0.082mg | 178% |
| Folate | 714µg | 50µg | 166% |
| Zinc | 16.73mg | 0.48mg | 148% |
| Manganese | 3.547mg | 0.39mg | 137% |
| Vitamin B3 | 20.967mg | 2.378mg | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 990µg | 6µg | 109% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.327mg | 0.183mg | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 57mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 20mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.065mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 9.4g | 1.2g | 33% |
| Selenium | 24.9µg | 7.4µg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 13mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 0.1mg | 24% |
| Protein | 12.09g | 3.28g | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 136IU | 0IU | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 3.4µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 116mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 73.23g | 31.16g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.073mg | 0.415mg | 13% |
| Starch | 57.37g | 27.55g | 12% |
| Calories | 376kcal | 185kcal | 10% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.628mg | 153mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 13µg | 9% |
| Choline | 26.2mg | 9.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.074mg | 2% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 5.29g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5g | 1.005g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.376g | 1.511g | 2% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 528mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.432g | 2.317g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.83g | 29.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.36g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.167mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.418mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.91mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.366mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.178mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.586mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0.42g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.068g | 0.238g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.344g | 2.052g | 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%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.495g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
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 ($)