Spanish rice vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spanish rice and General Mills Cheerios

The amount of Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus in General Mills Cheerios are higher than in Spanish rice.
General Mills Cheerios covers your daily Iron needs 400% more than Spanish rice.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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.

Spanish rice

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Calcium +1905%

Contains more Iron +2784.3%

Contains more Magnesium +776.9%

Contains more Phosphorus +743.9%

Contains more Potassium +452.6%

Contains more Zinc +3385.4%

Contains more Copper +492.3%

Contains more Manganese +809.5%

Contains more Selenium +236.5%

Equal in Sodium - 497

Spanish rice

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Calcium +1905%

Contains more Iron +2784.3%

Contains more Magnesium +776.9%

Contains more Phosphorus +743.9%

Contains more Potassium +452.6%

Contains more Zinc +3385.4%

Contains more Copper +492.3%

Contains more Manganese +809.5%

Contains more Selenium +236.5%

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.

Spanish rice

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Vitamin K +622.2%

Contains more Vitamin A +3199%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +21500%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +625.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +781.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +2814.6%

Contains more Folate +1328%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +8362.5%

Equal in Vitamin E - 0.65

Spanish rice

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Vitamin K +622.2%

Contains more Vitamin A +3199%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +21500%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +625.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +781.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +2814.6%

Contains more Folate +1328%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +8362.5%

Equal in Vitamin E - 0.65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Spanish rice

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Water +1041.1%

Contains more Protein +268.6%

Contains more Fats +27.2%

Contains more Carbs +135%

Contains more Other +63%

Spanish rice

Protein: 3.28 g

Fats: 5.29 g

Carbs: 31.16 g

Water: 58.54 g

Other: 1.73 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 Water +1041.1%

Contains more Protein +268.6%

Contains more Fats +27.2%

Contains more Carbs +135%

Contains more Other +63%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Spanish rice

General Mills Cheerios

Contains less Saturated Fat -33%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.2%

Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.432

Spanish rice

Saturated Fat: 1.005 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g

General Mills Cheerios

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -33%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.2%

Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.432

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Spanish rice

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +366.7%

Contains more Starch +108.2%

Contains more Sucrose +1023.7%

Spanish rice

Starch: 27.55 g

Sucrose: 0.38 g

Glucose: 0.5 g

Fructose: 0.42 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

General Mills Cheerios

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 Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +366.7%

Contains more Starch +108.2%

Contains more Sucrose +1023.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	29.96g	63.83g
Protein	3.28g	12.09g
Fats	5.29g	6.73g
Carbs	31.16g	73.23g
Calories	185kcal	376kcal
Starch	27.55g	57.37g
Fructose	0.42g	0.09g
Sugar	1.3g	4.36g
Fiber	1.2g	9.4g
Calcium	20mg	401mg
Iron	1.15mg	33.17mg
Magnesium	13mg	114mg
Phosphorus	57mg	481mg
Potassium	116mg	641mg
Sodium	528mg	497mg
Zinc	0.48mg	16.73mg
Copper	0.065mg	0.385mg
Manganese	0.39mg	3.547mg
Selenium	7.4µg	24.9µg
Vitamin A	100IU	3299IU
Vitamin A RAE	6µg	990µg
Vitamin E	0.6mg	0.65mg
Vitamin D	0IU	136IU
Vitamin D	0µg	3.4µg
Vitamin C	0.1mg	21.6mg
Vitamin B1	0.183mg	1.327mg
Vitamin B2	0.074mg	0.1mg
Vitamin B3	2.378mg	20.967mg
Vitamin B5	0.415mg	1.073mg
Vitamin B6	0.082mg	2.39mg
Folate	50µg	714µg
Vitamin B12	0.08µg	6.77µg
Vitamin K	13µg	1.8µg
Tryptophan	0.044mg	0.167mg
Threonine	0.098mg	0.418mg
Isoleucine	0.109mg	0.429mg
Leucine	0.24mg	0.91mg
Lysine	0.131mg	0.366mg
Methionine	0.071mg	0.178mg
Phenylalanine	153mg	0.628mg
Valine	0.137mg	0.586mg
Histidine	0.071mg	0.261mg
Trans Fat	0.07g	0.02g
Saturated Fat	1.005g	1.5g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.511g	2.376g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.317g	2.432g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.002g	0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	2.052g	2.344g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.011g	0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.238g	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

21%

261%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

29%

296%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.06g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.495g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)

Which food contains less Sodium?

General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)

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)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Spanish rice vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Significant differences between Spanish rice and General Mills Cheerios

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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