Potato chips vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato chips and General Mills Cheerios

Potato chips has more Vitamin E , however, General Mills Cheerios has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
Daily need coverage for Iron from General Mills Cheerios is 394% higher.
General Mills Cheerios have 14 times less Vitamin E than Potato chips. Potato chips has 9.11mg of Vitamin E , while General Mills Cheerios have 0.65mg.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.

Potato chips

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Potassium +98.9%

Contains less Sodium -98.4%

Contains more Calcium +1570.8%

Contains more Iron +1935%

Contains more Magnesium +70.1%

Contains more Phosphorus +191.5%

Contains more Zinc +1434.9%

Contains more Copper +25.8%

Contains more Manganese +706.1%

Contains more Selenium +207.4%

Potato chips

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Potassium +98.9%

Contains less Sodium -98.4%

Contains more Calcium +1570.8%

Contains more Iron +1935%

Contains more Magnesium +70.1%

Contains more Phosphorus +191.5%

Contains more Zinc +1434.9%

Contains more Copper +25.8%

Contains more Manganese +706.1%

Contains more Selenium +207.4%

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.

Potato chips

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Vitamin E +1301.5%

Contains more Vitamin C +44%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +97%

Contains more Vitamin K +1127.8%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +694.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +447.9%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.1%

Contains more Folate +1486.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Potato chips

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Vitamin E +1301.5%

Contains more Vitamin C +44%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +97%

Contains more Vitamin K +1127.8%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +694.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +447.9%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.1%

Contains more Folate +1486.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Potato chips

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Fats +414.1%

Contains more Other +27.7%

Contains more Protein +72.7%

Contains more Carbs +38.4%

Contains more Water +170%

Potato chips

Protein: 7 g

Fats: 34.6 g

Carbs: 52.9 g

Water: 1.9 g

Other: 3.6 g

General Mills Cheerios

Protein: 12.09 g

Fats: 6.73 g

Carbs: 73.23 g

Water: 5.13 g

Other: 2.82 g

Contains more Fats +414.1%

Contains more Other +27.7%

Contains more Protein +72.7%

Contains more Carbs +38.4%

Contains more Water +170%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Potato chips

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400.4%

Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%

Potato chips

Saturated Fat: 10.96 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g

General Mills Cheerios

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400.4%

Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	48.1g	63.83g
Protein	7g	12.09g
Fats	34.6g	6.73g
Carbs	52.9g	73.23g
Calories	536kcal	376kcal
Starch		57.37g
Fructose		0.09g
Sugar	0.22g	4.36g
Fiber	4.8g	9.4g
Calcium	24mg	401mg
Iron	1.63mg	33.17mg
Magnesium	67mg	114mg
Phosphorus	165mg	481mg
Potassium	1275mg	641mg
Sodium	8mg	497mg
Zinc	1.09mg	16.73mg
Copper	0.306mg	0.385mg
Manganese	0.44mg	3.547mg
Selenium	8.1µg	24.9µg
Vitamin A	0IU	3299IU
Vitamin A RAE	0µg	990µg
Vitamin E	9.11mg	0.65mg
Vitamin D	0IU	136IU
Vitamin D	0µg	3.4µg
Vitamin C	31.1mg	21.6mg
Vitamin B1	0.167mg	1.327mg
Vitamin B2	0.197mg	0.1mg
Vitamin B3	3.827mg	20.967mg
Vitamin B5	0.402mg	1.073mg
Vitamin B6	0.66mg	2.39mg
Folate	45µg	714µg
Vitamin B12	0µg	6.77µg
Vitamin K	22.1µg	1.8µg
Tryptophan	0.108mg	0.167mg
Threonine	0.253mg	0.418mg
Isoleucine	0.283mg	0.429mg
Leucine	0.419mg	0.91mg
Lysine	0.424mg	0.366mg
Methionine	0.11mg	0.178mg
Phenylalanine	0.31mg	0.628mg
Valine	0.392mg	0.586mg
Histidine	153mg	0.261mg
Trans Fat		0.02g
Saturated Fat	10.96g	1.5g
Monounsaturated Fat	9.84g	2.376g
Polyunsaturated fat	12.17g	2.432g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid		0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		2.344g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid		0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.068g

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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

59%

261%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

53%

296%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.46g)

Which food is cheaper?

General Mills Cheerios is cheaper (difference - $2)

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?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Potato chips vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

The main differences between Potato chips and General Mills Cheerios

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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