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Arepa vs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Arepa and General Mills Cocoa Puffs?

  • Arepa has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Phosphorus than General Mills Cocoa Puffs.
  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 233% higher.

We used Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS 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.
Arepa
Arepa
1
:
9
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Contains less Sodium -52.1%
Contains more Calcium +315.7%
Contains more Iron +1505.8%
Contains more Magnesium +118.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.7%
Contains more Potassium +209.1%
Contains more Zinc +1637.5%
Contains more Copper +393.3%
Contains more Manganese +218.1%
Equal in Selenium - 6.5
Arepa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 627% 43% 96% 24% 74% 380% 50% 49% 36%
Contains less Sodium -52.1%
Contains more Calcium +315.7%
Contains more Iron +1505.8%
Contains more Magnesium +118.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.7%
Contains more Potassium +209.1%
Contains more Zinc +1637.5%
Contains more Copper +393.3%
Contains more Manganese +218.1%
Equal in Selenium - 6.5

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.
Arepa
Arepa
1
:
11
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +769.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Arepa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 18% 10% 17% 13% 25% 0% 0% 9%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 112% 14% 111% 74% 350% 370% 347% 24% 428% 278% 700% 6%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +769.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
2
:
3
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Contains more Water +2722.2%
Contains more Carbs +125.4%
Contains more Other +208.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.6
Equal in Fats - 5.2
Arepa
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
6% 5% 84% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Water +2722.2%
Contains more Carbs +125.4%
Contains more Other +208.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.6
Equal in Fats - 5.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
0
:
3
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.3%
Arepa
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
21% 35% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa General Mills Cocoa Puffs Opinion
Net carbs 34.54g 78g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Protein 5.48g 5.6g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Fats 5.38g 5.2g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 83.7g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calories 219kcal 383kcal General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Sugar 0.87g 37.2g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 5.7g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calcium 89mg 370mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Iron 1.04mg 16.7mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Magnesium 27mg 59mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Phosphorus 117mg 222mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Potassium 88mg 272mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Sodium 270mg 564mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg 13.9mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Copper 0.03mg 0.148mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Manganese 0.116mg 0.369mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Selenium 6.1µg 6.5µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A 213IU 1852IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 527µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.7mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin D 148IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin D 3.7µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin C 22.2mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 1.4mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 1.6mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 18.5mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.388mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 1.852mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Folate 370µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.6µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2.1µg Arepa
Tryptophan 0.048mg Arepa
Threonine 0.193mg Arepa
Isoleucine 0.207mg Arepa
Leucine 0.671mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.276mg Arepa
Valine 0.276mg Arepa
Histidine 0.166mg Arepa
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Trans Fat 0.157g 0g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Saturated Fat 2.902g 1g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 1.7g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 2.1g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arepa General Mills Cocoa Puffs
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
9%
Arepa
234%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
148%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
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. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.