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Sesame chicken vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sesame chicken and General Mills Cheerios?

  • Sesame chicken has less Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus than General Mills Cheerios.
  • General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for Iron is 401% higher.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +3241.7%
Contains more Iron +2943.1%
Contains more Magnesium +418.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains more Potassium +214.2%
Contains more Zinc +1738.5%
Contains more Copper +654.9%
Contains more Manganese +4173.5%
Contains more Selenium +49.1%
Equal in Sodium - 497
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 121% 1244% 82% 207% 57% 65% 457% 129% 463% 136%
Contains more Calcium +3241.7%
Contains more Iron +2943.1%
Contains more Magnesium +418.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains more Potassium +214.2%
Contains more Zinc +1738.5%
Contains more Copper +654.9%
Contains more Manganese +4173.5%
Contains more Selenium +49.1%
Equal in Sodium - 497

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +1405.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1025.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +2060%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +429.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +795.1%
Contains more Folate +8825%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2608%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 198% 14% 102% 73% 332% 24% 394% 65% 552% 536% 847% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +1405.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1025.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +2060%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +429.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +795.1%
Contains more Folate +8825%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2608%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Fats +111.7%
Contains more Water +734.3%
Contains more Carbs +172.4%
Contains more Other +62.1%
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 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 Protein +18.5%
Contains more Fats +111.7%
Contains more Water +734.3%
Contains more Carbs +172.4%
Contains more Other +62.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +176.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +2133.3%
Contains more Starch +436.2%
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 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 Sucrose +176.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +2133.3%
Contains more Starch +436.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame chicken General Mills Cheerios
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken General Mills Cheerios Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 63.83g General Mills Cheerios
Protein 14.33g 12.09g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 6.73g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 73.23g General Mills Cheerios
Calories 293kcal 376kcal General Mills Cheerios
Starch 10.7g 57.37g General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 2.01g 0.09g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 4.36g General Mills Cheerios
Fiber 0.7g 9.4g General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 12mg 401mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 1.09mg 33.17mg General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 22mg 114mg General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 130mg 481mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 204mg 641mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 482mg 497mg Sesame chicken
Zinc 0.91mg 16.73mg General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.051mg 0.385mg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 0.083mg 3.547mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 16.7µg 24.9µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 293IU 3299IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 990µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.65mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 136IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 0.1µg 3.4µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin C 1mg 21.6mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 1.327mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.1mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 20.967mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 1.073mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 2.39mg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 8µg 714µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 6.77µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 27.1µg 1.8µg Sesame chicken
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
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.045g 0.02g General Mills Cheerios
Saturated Fat 2.41g 1.5g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 2.376g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 2.432g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g 2.344g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.068g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken General Mills Cheerios
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Sesame chicken
261%
General Mills Cheerios
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
296%
General Mills Cheerios

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.91g)
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 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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.