Kellogg's Corn Flakes vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Kellogg's Corn Flakes and General Mills Cheerios
- Kellogg's Corn Flakes have more Vitamin B2, while General Mills Cheerios have more Manganese, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
- General Mills Cheerios covers your daily need of Manganese 147% more than Kellogg's Corn Flakes.
- Kellogg's Corn Flakes contain 15 times more Vitamin B2 than General Mills Cheerios. While Kellogg's Corn Flakes contain 1.52mg of Vitamin B2, General Mills Cheerios contain only 0.1mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS.
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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 | +192.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7920% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +281.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1573% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +371.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2011.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +1420% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +84.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +441.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +368.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +201.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.5 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
84.1 g
Water:
3.76 g
Other:
4.24 g
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1582.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.196 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 | -92.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3446.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1140.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 376kcal |
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| Protein | 7.5g | 12.09g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 6.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 21.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 80.8g | 63.83g |
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| Carbs | 84.1g | 73.23g |
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| Vitamin D | 143IU | 136IU |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 114mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 401mg |
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| Potassium | 168mg | 641mg |
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| Iron | 28.9mg | 33.17mg |
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| Sugar | 9.5g | 4.36g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 9.4g |
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| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.385mg |
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| Zinc | 1mg | 16.73mg |
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| Starch | 57.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 102mg | 481mg |
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| Sodium | 729mg | 497mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1786IU | 3299IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 490µg | 990µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.6µg | 3.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.168mg | 3.547mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 24.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.34mg | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.52mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 17.9mg | 20.967mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.229mg | 1.073mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.79mg | 2.39mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5µg | 6.77µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 357µg | 714µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 8.7mg | 26.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.116g | 1.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.067g | 2.376g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.196g | 2.432g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.167mg |
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| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.418mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.25mg | 0.429mg |
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| Leucine | 1.044mg | 0.91mg |
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| Lysine | 0.079mg | 0.366mg |
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| Methionine | 0.136mg | 0.178mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.374mg | 0.628mg |
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| Valine | 0.306mg | 0.586mg |
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| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.261mg |
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| Fructose | 0.09g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.068g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.344g |
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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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242%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
296%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.384g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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 ($)