Tamale vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tamale and General Mills Cheerios

The amount of Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus in General Mills Cheerios are higher than in Tamale.
General Mills Cheerios covers your daily Iron needs 399% more than Tamale.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) 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.

Tamale

General Mills Cheerios

Contains less Sodium -14.1%

Contains more Calcium +1282.8%

Contains more Iron +2618.9%

Contains more Magnesium +418.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +385.9%

Contains more Potassium +389.3%

Contains more Zinc +1030.4%

Contains more Copper +511.1%

Contains more Manganese +1938.5%

Contains more Selenium +315%

Tamale

General Mills Cheerios

Contains less Sodium -14.1%

Contains more Calcium +1282.8%

Contains more Iron +2618.9%

Contains more Magnesium +418.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +385.9%

Contains more Potassium +389.3%

Contains more Zinc +1030.4%

Contains more Copper +511.1%

Contains more Manganese +1938.5%

Contains more Selenium +315%

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.

Tamale

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +1170.6%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +2554%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1218.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +423.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1571.3%

Contains more Folate +4660%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +1153.7%

Tamale

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +1170.6%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +2554%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1218.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +423.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1571.3%

Contains more Folate +4660%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +1153.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Tamale

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Water +1227.5%

Contains more Protein +92.5%

Contains more Carbs +304.1%

Contains more Other +104.3%

Equal in Fats - 6.73

Tamale

Protein: 6.28 g

Fats: 6.12 g

Carbs: 18.12 g

Water: 68.1 g

Other: 1.38 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 +1227.5%

Contains more Protein +92.5%

Contains more Carbs +304.1%

Contains more Other +104.3%

Equal in Fats - 6.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Tamale

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.3%

Contains less Saturated Fat -37.4%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.5%

Tamale

Saturated Fat: 2.396 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g

General Mills Cheerios

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.3%

Contains less Saturated Fat -37.4%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Tamale

General Mills Cheerios

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +88.9%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Starch +367.6%

Contains more Sucrose +967.5%

Tamale

Starch: 12.27 g

Sucrose: 0.4 g

Glucose: 0.21 g

Fructose: 0.17 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.22 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 +88.9%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Starch +367.6%

Contains more Sucrose +967.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	15.02g	63.83g
Protein	6.28g	12.09g
Fats	6.12g	6.73g
Carbs	18.12g	73.23g
Calories	153kcal	376kcal
Starch	12.27g	57.37g
Fructose	0.17g	0.09g
Sugar	0.99g	4.36g
Fiber	3.1g	9.4g
Calcium	29mg	401mg
Iron	1.22mg	33.17mg
Magnesium	22mg	114mg
Phosphorus	99mg	481mg
Potassium	131mg	641mg
Sodium	427mg	497mg
Zinc	1.48mg	16.73mg
Copper	0.063mg	0.385mg
Manganese	0.174mg	3.547mg
Selenium	6µg	24.9µg
Vitamin A	0IU	3299IU
Vitamin A RAE	0µg	990µg
Vitamin E	0mg	0.65mg
Vitamin D		136IU
Vitamin D		3.4µg
Vitamin C	1.7mg	21.6mg
Vitamin B1	0.05mg	1.327mg
Vitamin B2	0.08mg	0.1mg
Vitamin B3	1.59mg	20.967mg
Vitamin B5	0.205mg	1.073mg
Vitamin B6	0.143mg	2.39mg
Folate	15µg	714µg
Vitamin B12	0.54µg	6.77µg
Vitamin K		1.8µg
Tryptophan	0.052mg	0.167mg
Threonine	0.239mg	0.418mg
Isoleucine	0.271mg	0.429mg
Leucine	0.568mg	0.91mg
Lysine	0.427mg	0.366mg
Methionine	0.15mg	0.178mg
Phenylalanine	0.275mg	0.628mg
Valine	0.318mg	0.586mg
Histidine	0.196mg	0.261mg
Cholesterol	17mg	0mg
Trans Fat		0.02g
Saturated Fat	2.396g	1.5g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.739g	2.376g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.688g	2.432g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0g	0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		2.344g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0g	0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.029g	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

16%

261%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

30%

296%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.896g)

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 is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Tamale vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Significant differences between Tamale 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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