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General Mills Cheerios vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between General Mills Cheerios and Sweet potato chips

  • General Mills Cheerios have more Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Sweet potato chips are higher in Vitamin E .
  • General Mills Cheerios covers your daily Iron needs 388% more than Sweet potato chips.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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 Calcium +579.7%
Contains more Iron +1464.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.7%
Contains more Zinc +3056.6%
Contains more Manganese +162.9%
Contains more Selenium +1085.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.3%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Equal in Copper - 0.412
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 121% 1244% 82% 207% 57% 65% 457% 129% 463% 136%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Contains more Calcium +579.7%
Contains more Iron +1464.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.7%
Contains more Zinc +3056.6%
Contains more Manganese +162.9%
Contains more Selenium +1085.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.3%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Equal in Copper - 0.412

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1408%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +904.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +346.7%
Contains more Folate +1829.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +617.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1410.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1261.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 198% 14% 102% 73% 332% 24% 394% 65% 552% 536% 847% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1421% 197% 0% 0% 22% 38% 40% 94% 124% 28% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1408%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +904.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +346.7%
Contains more Folate +1829.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +617.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1410.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1261.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +311.2%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Fats +380.7%
Contains more Other +19.9%
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
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more Protein +311.2%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Fats +380.7%
Contains more Other +19.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +402.6%
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +402.6%

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 Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cheerios Sweet potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 63.83g 48.02g General Mills Cheerios
Protein 12.09g 2.94g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 6.73g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 73.23g 56.82g General Mills Cheerios
Calories 376kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Starch 57.37g General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 0.09g General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 4.36g 8.82g General Mills Cheerios
Fiber 9.4g 8.8g General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 401mg 59mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 33.17mg 2.12mg General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 114mg 65mg General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 481mg 145mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 641mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 497mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 16.73mg 0.53mg General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.385mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 3.547mg 1.349mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 24.9µg 2.1µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 3299IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 990µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.65mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 136IU 0IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 3.4µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin C 21.6mg 0mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 1.327mg 0.088mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 20.967mg 2.088mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 2.39mg 0.535mg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 714µg 37µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 1.8µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.098mg General Mills Cheerios
Threonine 0.418mg 0.26mg General Mills Cheerios
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.17mg General Mills Cheerios
Leucine 0.91mg 0.287mg General Mills Cheerios
Lysine 0.366mg 0.205mg General Mills Cheerios
Methionine 0.178mg 0.09mg General Mills Cheerios
Phenylalanine 0.628mg 0.278mg General Mills Cheerios
Valine 0.586mg 0.267mg General Mills Cheerios
Histidine 0.261mg 0.096mg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.02g 0g Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 1.5g 2.941g General Mills Cheerios
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.344g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g General Mills Cheerios

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cheerios Sweet potato chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
261%
General Mills Cheerios
168%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
General Mills Cheerios
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.441g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios
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.

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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/nutrients

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

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