Pretzels vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pretzels and General Mills Cheerios
- Pretzels have less Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
- General Mills Cheerios covers your daily Iron needs 394% more than Pretzels.
- General Mills Cheerios contain 3 times less Sodium than Pretzels. Pretzels contain 1715mg of Sodium, while General Mills Cheerios contain 497mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +225.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1013.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +339% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1886.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1868.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +325.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +98.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +329.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +637.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +992% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +272.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1960.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +760.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
4.9 g
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~73.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.22 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 | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +74.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.3% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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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 | 381kcal | 376kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 12.09g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 6.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 76.4g | 63.83g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 73.23g |
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| Vitamin D | 136IU |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 114mg |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 401mg |
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| Potassium | 146mg | 641mg |
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| Iron | 1.67mg | 33.17mg |
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| Sugar | 4.36g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 9.4g |
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| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.385mg |
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| Zinc | 0.85mg | 16.73mg |
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| Starch | 57.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 481mg |
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| Sodium | 1715mg | 497mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3299IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 990µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.4µg |
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| Manganese | 1.789mg | 3.547mg |
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| Selenium | 5.8µg | 24.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.92mg | 20.967mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 1.073mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 2.39mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 6.77µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 83µg | 714µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 26.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.75g | 1.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.36g | 2.376g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.22g | 2.432g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.109mg | 0.167mg |
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| Threonine | 0.259mg | 0.418mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0.429mg |
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| Leucine | 0.636mg | 0.91mg |
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| Lysine | 0.221mg | 0.366mg |
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| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.178mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.453mg | 0.628mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.586mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg | 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 | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.344g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
16%
242%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
296%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 1218mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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 ($)