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General Mills Cheerios vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between General Mills Cheerios and Tamale

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus in General Mills Cheerios are higher than in Tamale.
  • General Mills Cheerios covers your daily Iron needs 399% more than Tamale.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Tamales (Navajo).

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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%
Tamale
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +418.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1282.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +389.3%
Contains more IronIron +2618.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +511.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1030.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +385.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1938.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +315%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.1%

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% 198% 13% 102% 332% 23% 393% 64% 552% 846% 4.5% 536% 14%
Tamale
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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 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1170.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2554%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1218.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +423.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1571.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1153.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4660%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +304.1%
Contains more OtherOther +104.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1227.5%
~equal in Fats ~6.12g

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
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +253.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.3%

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
Tamale
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92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +367.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +967.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +88.9%
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.
General Mills Cheerios Tamale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cheerios Tamale Opinion
Calories 376kcal 153kcal General Mills Cheerios
Protein 12.09g 6.28g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 6.73g 6.12g General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin C 21.6mg 1.7mg General Mills Cheerios
Net carbs 63.83g 15.02g General Mills Cheerios
Carbs 73.23g 18.12g General Mills Cheerios
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 136IU General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 114mg 22mg General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 401mg 29mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 641mg 131mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 33.17mg 1.22mg General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 4.36g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 9.4g 3.1g General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.385mg 0.063mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 16.73mg 1.48mg General Mills Cheerios
Starch 57.37g 12.27g General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 481mg 99mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 497mg 427mg Tamale
Vitamin A 3299IU 0IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 990µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 3.4µg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 3.547mg 0.174mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 24.9µg 6µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 1.327mg 0.05mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.08mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B3 20.967mg 1.59mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 0.205mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 2.39mg 0.143mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 0.54µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 1.8µg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 714µg 15µg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.02g Tamale
Choline 26.2mg General Mills Cheerios
Saturated Fat 1.5g 2.396g General Mills Cheerios
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 0.688g General Mills Cheerios
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.052mg General Mills Cheerios
Threonine 0.418mg 0.239mg General Mills Cheerios
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.271mg General Mills Cheerios
Leucine 0.91mg 0.568mg General Mills Cheerios
Lysine 0.366mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.178mg 0.15mg General Mills Cheerios
Phenylalanine 0.628mg 0.275mg General Mills Cheerios
Valine 0.586mg 0.318mg General Mills Cheerios
Histidine 0.261mg 0.196mg General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 0.09g 0.17g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g 0.029g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.344g General Mills Cheerios

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cheerios Tamale
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
242%
General Mills Cheerios
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
General Mills Cheerios
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.896g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.