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

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How are general Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch and tortilla chips different?

  • General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is higher than tortilla chips in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin A, folate, and manganese.
  • General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 262% more than tortilla chips.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted types were 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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +318.9%
Contains more IronIron +1247.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1213%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +298.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.2%
~equal in Potassium ~182mg
~equal in Selenium ~4.4µg

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% 306% 43% 80% 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 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 +1662.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2852.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2827.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1408.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1747.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +65%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +122.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.1%

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
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 CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +22.7%
Contains more OtherOther +70.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.3%
Contains more FatsFats +101.8%

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
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 -65.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +410.4%

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
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 +2530.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +77.6%
~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 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 Cinnamon Toast Crunch Tortilla chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.65µg 0.36µg 262%
Iron 20.48mg 1.52mg 237%
Vitamin B1 2.467mg 0.14mg 194%
Vitamin B6 2.7mg 0.179mg 194%
Vitamin B2 2.067mg 0.07mg 154%
Zinc 18.12mg 1.38mg 152%
Vitamin B3 24.533mg 0.838mg 148%
Vitamin A 918µg 0µg 102%
Folate 368µg 12µg 89%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.11g 10.769g 58%
Manganese 1.545mg 0.388mg 50%
Calcium 444mg 106mg 34%
Vitamin D 5.3µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin D 210IU 0IU 26%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 0mg 22%
Fats 10.25g 20.68g 16%
Copper 0.192mg 0.097mg 11%
Starch 35.2g 62.53g 11%
Fructose 8.2g 0g 10%
Sodium 567mg 328mg 10%
Vitamin K 9.4µg 20.9µg 10%
Vitamin E 2.14mg 3.53mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.975g 2.811g 8%
Magnesium 54mg 84mg 7%
Fiber 6.8g 5.4g 6%
Phosphorus 199mg 225mg 4%
Calories 410kcal 472kcal 3%
Carbs 77.99g 67.78g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.297mg 3%
Protein 5.45g 7.1g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.92g 5.664g 2%
Selenium 4.7µg 4.4µg 1%
Choline 13.1mg 19.4mg 1%
Potassium 201mg 182mg 1%
Net carbs 71.19g 62.38g N/A
Sugar 30.3g 0.78g N/A
Trans fat 0.017g 0.812g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.191mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.085mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.245mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.127mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.165g 0.23g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.918g 9.695g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch 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
295%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
190%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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. 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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