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General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Plantain chips different?

  • General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Folate, and Manganese than Plantain chips.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is 277% higher.
  • General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch contains 52 times more Vitamin B2 than Plantain chips. While General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch contains 2.067mg of Vitamin B2, Plantain chips contain only 0.04mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH and Snacks, plantain chips, 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 39% 133% 18% 768% 64% 494% 85% 74% 202% 26%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4833.3%
Contains more IronIron +2011.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4797.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +459.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1075%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +291%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.198mg

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 65% 184% 43% 159% 617% 477% 460% 28% 623% 831% 24% 276% 7.1%
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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3695.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5067.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2959%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +487%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +951.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +204.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 10% 78% 3% 3%
Protein: 5.45 g
Fats: 10.25 g
Carbs: 77.99 g
Water: 3.24 g
Other: 3.07 g
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +139%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.2%
Contains more WaterWater +55%
Contains more OtherOther +39.5%
Contains more FatsFats +188.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 61% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.975 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.92 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.11 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +456.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 31% 2% 13%
Starch: 35.2 g
Sucrose: 20.52 g
Glucose: 1.59 g
Fructose: 8.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2130.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +44.3%
~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 Cinnamon Toast Crunch Plantain 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 Cinnamon Toast Crunch Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 410kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 5.45g 2.28g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Fats 10.25g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 19.4mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 71.19g 60.34g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Carbs 77.99g 63.84g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin D 210IU 0IU General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Magnesium 54mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 444mg 9mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Potassium 201mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 20.48mg 0.97mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Sugar 30.3g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 6.8g 3.5g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Copper 0.192mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 18.12mg 0.37mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Starch 35.2g 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 199mg 78mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Sodium 567mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 3066IU 1386IU General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin A 918µg 69µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin E 2.14mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 5.3µg 0µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Manganese 1.545mg 0.276mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Selenium 4.7µg 0.4µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B1 2.467mg 0.065mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B2 2.067mg 0.04mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B3 24.533mg 0.802mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 2.7mg 0.46mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B12 6.65µg 0µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin K 9.4µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 368µg 35µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Trans Fat 0.017g 0.185g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Choline 13.1mg 0mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Saturated Fat 0.975g 8.337g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Monounsaturated Fat 4.92g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.11g 11.739g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.074mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Threonine 0.181mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Isoleucine 0.191mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Leucine 0.372mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Lysine 0.085mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Methionine 0.085mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Phenylalanine 0.245mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Valine 0.255mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Histidine 0.127mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Fructose 8.2g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.165g 0.078g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.918g 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Plantain 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
292%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
190%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.362g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch 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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

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

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