Rice cakes vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between rice cakes and general Mills Cheerios
- Rice cakes have more manganese; however, general Mills Cheerios are higher in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and calcium.
- General Mills Cheerios cover your daily iron needs 400% more than rice cakes.
- General Mills Cheerios contain 2 times less manganese than rice cakes. Rice cakes contain 6.18mg of manganese, while general Mills Cheerios contain 3.547mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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 | +32.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3545.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2809.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +569.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.8% |
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 | +2269.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1738.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88% |
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Carbs
~73.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 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 | -57.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +114.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +119.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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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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| Iron | 1.14mg | 33.17mg | 400% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 6.77µg | 282% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 2.39mg | 174% |
| Folate | 21µg | 714µg | 173% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 16.73mg | 129% |
| Manganese | 6.18mg | 3.547mg | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 990µg | 110% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 1.327mg | 106% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 20.967mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 401mg | 39% |
| Starch | 57.37g | 24% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.6mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 9.4g | 22% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 497mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 136IU | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4µg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 16.4µg | 24.9µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 380mg | 481mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 641mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 151mg | 114mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 2.432g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 12.09g | 6% |
| Choline | 26.2mg | 5% | |
| Fats | 3.5g | 6.73g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.64g | 1.5g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.11g | 2.376g | 3% |
| Carbs | 80.1g | 73.23g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 1.073mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.385mg | 1% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 376kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 76.3g | 63.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.36g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.178mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0.628mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.068g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 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
23%
248%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
296%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 ($)