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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 are higher than in Plantain chips.
  • General Mills Cheerios covers your daily Iron needs 403% more than Plantain chips.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 120% 57% 1244% 128% 456% 206% 65% 463% 136%
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.
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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
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 72% 198% 13% 102% 332% 23% 393% 64% 552% 846% 4.5% 536% 14%
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 +138%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.073mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
12% 7% 73% 5% 3%
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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
24% 38% 39%
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
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
93% 7%
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 +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~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.
Plantain chips General Mills Cheerios
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips General Mills Cheerios Opinion
Calories 531kcal 376kcal Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 12.09g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 29.59g 6.73g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 21.6mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 60.34g 63.83g General Mills Cheerios
Carbs 63.84g 73.23g General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 0IU 136IU General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 71mg 114mg General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 9mg 401mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 786mg 641mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.97mg 33.17mg General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 0.92g 4.36g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 9.4g General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.198mg 0.385mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 0.37mg 16.73mg General Mills Cheerios
Starch 50.8g 57.37g General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 78mg 481mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 202mg 497mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU 3299IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 69µg 990µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.65mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0µg 3.4µg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 0.276mg 3.547mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 0.4µg 24.9µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 1.327mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.1mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 20.967mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 1.073mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 2.39mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.77µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 28.6µg 1.8µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 714µg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.185g 0.02g General Mills Cheerios
Choline 0mg 26.2mg General Mills Cheerios
Saturated Fat 8.337g 1.5g General Mills Cheerios
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 2.376g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 2.432g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.167mg General Mills Cheerios
Threonine 0.418mg General Mills Cheerios
Isoleucine 0.429mg General Mills Cheerios
Leucine 0.91mg General Mills Cheerios
Lysine 0.366mg General Mills Cheerios
Methionine 0.178mg General Mills Cheerios
Phenylalanine 0.628mg General Mills Cheerios
Valine 0.586mg General Mills Cheerios
Histidine 0.261mg General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 0.09g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.068g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 2.344g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips General Mills Cheerios
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
46%
Plantain chips
242%
General Mills Cheerios
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
296%
General Mills Cheerios

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.837g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios
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 ($)

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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients
  2. General Mills Cheerios - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173884/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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