Plantain chips vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between plantain chips and general Mills Cheerios
- The amount of iron, vitamin B12, folate, zinc, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and phosphorus in general Mills Cheerios is higher than in plantain chips.
- General Mills Cheerios cover your daily iron needs 403% more than plantain chips.
- General Mills Cheerios have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of general Mills Cheerios is 75, while the glycemic index of plantain chips is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, plantain chips, salted 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 PotassiumPotassium | +22.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4355.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3319.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4421.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +516.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1185.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6125% |
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 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +675.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1488.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1334.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1941.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2514.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +419.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1940% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +339.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +430.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +145.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.432 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +137% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +382.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
57.37 g
Sucrose:
4.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0.09 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +12.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +364.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 33.17mg | 403% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 6.77µg | 282% |
| Folate | 35µg | 714µg | 170% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 16.73mg | 149% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 2.39mg | 148% |
| Manganese | 0.276mg | 3.547mg | 142% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 20.967mg | 126% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 1.327mg | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 990µg | 102% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 2.432g | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 481mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 24.9µg | 45% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 401mg | 39% |
| Fats | 29.59g | 6.73g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 8.337g | 1.5g | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 0.65mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 9.4g | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 1.8µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.385mg | 21% |
| Protein | 2.28g | 12.09g | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.4µg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 136IU | 17% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 497mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 21.6mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 114mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.632g | 2.376g | 8% |
| Calories | 531kcal | 376kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Choline | 0mg | 26.2mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 786mg | 641mg | 4% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 57.37g | 3% |
| Carbs | 63.84g | 73.23g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 1.073mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 60.34g | 63.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 4.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | 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 - EPA | 0.028g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | 0.068g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | 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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248%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
296%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.837g)
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 ($)