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

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How are general Mills Cheerios and tortilla chips different?

  • General Mills Cheerios have more iron, vitamin B1,2, folate, vitamin B6, zinc, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and selenium than tortilla chips.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for general Mills Cheerios is 396% higher.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +278.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +252.2%
Contains more IronIron +2082.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1112.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +814.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +465.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34%

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% 330% 13% 51% 332% 23% 393% 64% 552% 846% 4.5% 536% 14%
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 0% 0% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +847.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2402%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1235.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1780.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +5850%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +443.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1061.1%

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.3%
Contains more WaterWater +94.3%
Contains more OtherOther +56.7%
Contains more FatsFats +207.3%
~equal in Carbs ~67.78g

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +138.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +342.8%

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
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +447.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~62.53g
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Tortilla chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cheerios Tortilla chips DV% diff.
Iron 33.17mg 1.52mg 396%
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 0.36µg 267%
Folate 714µg 12µg 176%
Vitamin B6 2.39mg 0.179mg 170%
Zinc 16.73mg 1.38mg 140%
Manganese 3.547mg 0.388mg 137%
Vitamin B3 20.967mg 0.838mg 126%
Vitamin A 990µg 0µg 110%
Vitamin B1 1.327mg 0.14mg 99%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 10.769g 56%
Selenium 24.9µg 4.4µg 37%
Phosphorus 481mg 225mg 37%
Copper 0.385mg 0.097mg 32%
Calcium 401mg 106mg 30%
Vitamin C 21.6mg 0mg 24%
Fats 6.73g 20.68g 21%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 3.53mg 19%
Vitamin D 136IU 0IU 17%
Vitamin D 3.4µg 0µg 17%
Fiber 9.4g 5.4g 16%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 20.9µg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 0.297mg 16%
Potassium 641mg 182mg 14%
Protein 12.09g 7.1g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 5.664g 8%
Sodium 497mg 328mg 7%
Magnesium 114mg 84mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.5g 2.811g 6%
Calories 376kcal 472kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.07mg 2%
Starch 57.37g 62.53g 2%
Carbs 73.23g 67.78g 2%
Choline 26.2mg 19.4mg 1%
Net carbs 63.83g 62.38g N/A
Sugar 4.36g 0.78g N/A
Trans fat 0.02g 0.812g N/A
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0%
Threonine 0.418mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0%
Leucine 0.91mg 0%
Lysine 0.366mg 0%
Methionine 0.178mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.628mg 0%
Valine 0.586mg 0%
Histidine 0.261mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g 0.23g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.344g 9.695g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cheerios Tortilla chips
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
248%
General Mills Cheerios
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
General Mills Cheerios
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.311g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 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 ($)

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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients

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

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