Golden Grahams Cereal vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are golden Grahams Cereal and general Mills Cheerios different?
- Golden Grahams Cereal is richer in vitamin B2, while general Mills Cheerios are higher in iron, folate, vitamin B12, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin A, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium.
- General Mills Cheerios cover your daily need for iron, 233% more than golden Grahams Cereal.
- Golden Grahams Cereal contains 14 times more vitamin B2 than general Mills Cheerios. Golden Grahams Cereal contains 1.4mg of vitamin B2, while general Mills Cheerios contain 0.1mg.
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, GOLDEN GRAHAMS and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +338.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +211.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +272.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +344.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +109.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +217.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +41% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
85.1 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +110.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +133.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.432 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 14.5mg | 33.17mg | 233% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.4mg | 0.1mg | 100% |
| Folate | 323µg | 714µg | 98% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.8µg | 6.77µg | 82% |
| Manganese | 1.848mg | 3.547mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.613mg | 2.39mg | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 472µg | 990µg | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 129mg | 481mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 12.1mg | 16.73mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 24.9µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 16.1mg | 20.967mg | 30% |
| Starch | 57.37g | 24% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 114mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.385mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.6g | 9.4g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 1.073mg | 15% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 12.09g | 14% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 641mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 772mg | 497mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.2mg | 1.327mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 2.432g | 10% |
| Calcium | 323mg | 401mg | 8% |
| Fats | 3.2g | 6.73g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Carbs | 85.1g | 73.23g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 19.4mg | 21.6mg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.2mg | 26.2mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.6g | 2.376g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 3.2µg | 3.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 129IU | 136IU | 1% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 376kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 79.5g | 63.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 35g | 4.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.02g | 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 | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.068g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.344g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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296%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Golden Grahams Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Golden Grahams Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
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 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 ($)