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

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What are the differences between vermicelli and general Mills Cheerios?

  • Vermicelli is higher in copper, yet general Mills Cheerios are higher in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and phosphorus.
  • General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for iron is 392% more.
  • Vermicelli has 5 times more copper than general Mills Cheerios. While vermicelli has 1.916mg of copper, general Mills Cheerios have only 0.385mg.
  • The glycemic index of vermicelli is lower.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 120% 57% 1244% 128% 456% 206% 65% 463% 136%
Contains more CopperCopper +397.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +629.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21266.7%
Contains more IronIron +1732.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2305%
~equal in Selenium ~24.9µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 72% 330% 13% 51% 332% 23% 393% 64% 552% 846% 4.5% 536% 14%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +111.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +575.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 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 CarbsCarbs +12.4%
Contains more WaterWater +132%
Contains more OtherOther +97.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11990%
Contains more FatsFats +6630%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
24% 38% 39%
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 -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18176.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5831.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli General Mills Cheerios DV% diff.
Iron 1.81mg 33.17mg 392%
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.77µg 282%
Vitamin B6 0mg 2.39mg 184%
Folate 0µg 714µg 179%
Copper 1.916mg 0.385mg 170%
Manganese 3.547mg 154%
Vitamin B3 0mg 20.967mg 131%
Zinc 4.24mg 16.73mg 114%
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.327mg 111%
Vitamin A 2µg 990µg 110%
Phosphorus 20mg 481mg 66%
Calcium 55mg 401mg 35%
Choline 177mg 26.2mg 27%
Magnesium 2mg 114mg 27%
Starch 57.37g 24%
Protein 0.1g 12.09g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.6mg 24%
Fiber 3.9g 9.4g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 21%
Sodium 4mg 497mg 21%
Potassium 3mg 641mg 19%
Vitamin D 0IU 136IU 17%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.4µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 2.432g 16%
Fats 0.1g 6.73g 10%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.1mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.014g 1.5g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 2.376g 6%
Selenium 27µg 24.9µg 4%
Carbs 82.32g 73.23g 3%
Calories 331kcal 376kcal 2%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.65mg 1%
Net carbs 78.42g 63.83g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 4.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0%
Threonine 0.418mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0%
Leucine 0.91mg 0%
Lysine 0.366mg 0%
Methionine 0.178mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.628mg 0%
Valine 0.586mg 0%
Histidine 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli General Mills Cheerios
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Vermicelli
248%
General Mills Cheerios
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
296%
General Mills Cheerios

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 493mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.486g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.