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

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What are the main differences between General Mills Cheerios and Tortilla?

Tortilla has less Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Copper than General Mills Cheerios.
General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for Iron is 367% higher.
General Mills Cheerios have 52 times more Zinc than Tortilla. General Mills Cheerios have 16.73mg of Zinc, while Tortilla has 0.32mg.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types in this comparison.

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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.

General Mills Cheerios

Tortilla

Contains more Calcium +472.9%

Contains more Iron +770.6%

Contains more Magnesium +500%

Contains more Phosphorus +229.5%

Contains more Potassium +510.5%

Contains more Zinc +5128.1%

Contains more Copper +277.5%

Contains more Manganese +1223.5%

Contains more Selenium +50%

Equal in Sodium - 482

General Mills Cheerios

Tortilla

Contains more Calcium +472.9%

Contains more Iron +770.6%

Contains more Magnesium +500%

Contains more Phosphorus +229.5%

Contains more Potassium +510.5%

Contains more Zinc +5128.1%

Contains more Copper +277.5%

Contains more Manganese +1223.5%

Contains more Selenium +50%

Equal in Sodium - 482

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.

General Mills Cheerios

Tortilla

Contains more Vitamin E +242.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +408.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +531.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +3883.3%

Contains more Folate +628.6%

Contains more Vitamin K +350%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%

General Mills Cheerios

Tortilla

Contains more Vitamin E +242.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +408.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +531.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +3883.3%

Contains more Folate +628.6%

Contains more Vitamin K +350%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Tortilla

Contains more Protein +66.1%

Contains more Fats +608.4%

Contains more Carbs +46.6%

Contains more Other +50.8%

Contains more Water +678.9%

General Mills Cheerios

Protein: 12.09 g

Fats: 6.73 g

Carbs: 73.23 g

Water: 5.13 g

Other: 2.82 g

Tortilla

Protein: 7.28 g

Fats: 0.95 g

Carbs: 49.94 g

Water: 39.96 g

Other: 1.87 g

Contains more Protein +66.1%

Contains more Fats +608.4%

Contains more Carbs +46.6%

Contains more Other +50.8%

Contains more Water +678.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Tortilla

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1184.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +522%

Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%

General Mills Cheerios

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g

Tortilla

Saturated Fat: 0.296 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1184.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +522%

Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cheerios

Tortilla

Contains more Starch +33.4%

Contains more Sucrose +1840.9%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

General Mills Cheerios

Starch: 57.37 g

Sucrose: 4.27 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0.09 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Tortilla

Starch: 43.02 g

Sucrose: 0.22 g

Glucose: 0.15 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 2.37 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +33.4%

Contains more Sucrose +1840.9%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	63.83g	47.54g
Protein	12.09g	7.28g
Fats	6.73g	0.95g
Carbs	73.23g	49.94g
Calories	376kcal	237kcal
Starch	57.37g	43.02g
Fructose	0.09g	0g
Sugar	4.36g	2.75g
Fiber	9.4g	2.4g
Calcium	401mg	70mg
Iron	33.17mg	3.81mg
Magnesium	114mg	19mg
Phosphorus	481mg	146mg
Potassium	641mg	105mg
Sodium	497mg	482mg
Zinc	16.73mg	0.32mg
Copper	0.385mg	0.102mg
Manganese	3.547mg	0.268mg
Selenium	24.9µg	16.6µg
Vitamin A	3299IU
Vitamin A RAE	990µg
Vitamin E	0.65mg	0.19mg
Vitamin D	136IU
Vitamin D	3.4µg
Vitamin C	21.6mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	1.327mg	0.37mg
Vitamin B2	0.1mg	0.114mg
Vitamin B3	20.967mg	4.125mg
Vitamin B5	1.073mg	0.17mg
Vitamin B6	2.39mg	0.06mg
Folate	714µg	98µg
Vitamin B12	6.77µg
Vitamin K	1.8µg	0.4µg
Tryptophan	0.167mg	0.06mg
Threonine	0.418mg	0.182mg
Isoleucine	0.429mg	0.286mg
Leucine	0.91mg	0.53mg
Lysine	0.366mg	0.157mg
Methionine	0.178mg	0.122mg
Phenylalanine	0.628mg	0.375mg
Valine	0.586mg	0.326mg
Histidine	0.261mg	0.165mg
Trans Fat	0.02g
Saturated Fat	1.5g	0.296g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.376g	0.185g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.432g	0.391g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.001g	0g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	2.344g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.001g	0g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.068g	0.019g

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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%

25%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

296%

48%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.204g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)

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?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

What are the main differences between General Mills Cheerios and Tortilla?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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