General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between general Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch and pretzels
- Pretzels contain less vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and folate than general Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for general Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is 277% higher.
- General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1126.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2031.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1270.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1967% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2227.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +343.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.45 g
Fats:
10.25 g
Carbs:
77.99 g
Water:
3.24 g
Other:
3.07 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
4.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +192.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~79.2g
~equal in
Water
~3.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.975 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.92 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.11 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.22 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +261.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.65µg | 0µg | 277% |
| Iron | 20.48mg | 1.67mg | 235% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.7mg | 0.116mg | 199% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.467mg | 0.18mg | 191% |
| Zinc | 18.12mg | 0.85mg | 157% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.067mg | 0.1mg | 151% |
| Vitamin B3 | 24.533mg | 1.92mg | 141% |
| Vitamin A | 918µg | 0µg | 102% |
| Folate | 368µg | 83µg | 71% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 1715mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 444mg | 36mg | 41% |
| Vitamin D | 5.3µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 210IU | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 19.4mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6.8g | 2.8g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.14mg | 14% | |
| Starch | 35.2g | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 113mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 1.545mg | 1.789mg | 11% |
| Fructose | 8.2g | 10% | |
| Fats | 10.25g | 3.5g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.92g | 1.36g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.264mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9.4µg | 8% | |
| Protein | 5.45g | 9.1g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.11g | 1.22g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.465mg | 0.288mg | 4% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 5.8µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 146mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.975g | 0.75g | 1% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 381kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.19g | 76.4g | N/A |
| Carbs | 77.99g | 79.2g | 0% |
| Sugar | 30.3g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.191mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0.636mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.085mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.245mg | 0.453mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.165g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.918g | N/A |
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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
295%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
190%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.225g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch contains less Sodium (difference - 1148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.