Cocoa Krispies vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Cocoa Krispies and General Mills Cheerios?
- Cocoa Krispies are higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E , yet General Mills Cheerios are higher in Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
- General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for Iron is 233% more.
- Cocoa Krispies have 17 times more Vitamin E than General Mills Cheerios. While Cocoa Krispies have 10.8mg of Vitamin E , General Mills Cheerios have only 0.65mg.
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES 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.
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Sodium
-14.7%
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Calcium
+215.7%
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Iron
+128.8%
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Magnesium
+200%
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Phosphorus
+371.6%
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Potassium
+225.4%
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Zinc
+234.6%
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Copper
+16%
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Manganese
+222.5%
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Selenium
+54.7%
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Sodium
-14.7%
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Calcium
+215.7%
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Iron
+128.8%
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Magnesium
+200%
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Phosphorus
+371.6%
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Potassium
+225.4%
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Zinc
+234.6%
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Copper
+16%
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Manganese
+222.5%
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Selenium
+54.7%
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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Vitamin A
+22.2%
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Vitamin E
+1561.5%
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Vitamin D
+41.2%
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Vitamin C
+122.2%
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Vitamin B2
+1270%
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Vitamin B3
+30.2%
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Vitamin B5
+330.9%
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Vitamin B6
+48.4%
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Folate
+121.1%
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Vitamin B12
+41%
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Vitamin K
+1700%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.327
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Vitamin A
+22.2%
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Vitamin E
+1561.5%
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Vitamin D
+41.2%
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Vitamin C
+122.2%
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Vitamin B2
+1270%
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Vitamin B3
+30.2%
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Vitamin B5
+330.9%
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Vitamin B6
+48.4%
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Folate
+121.1%
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Vitamin B12
+41%
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Vitamin K
+1700%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.327
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+20%
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Protein
+162.8%
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Fats
+149.3%
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Water
+82.6%
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Other
+41.7%
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
87.9 g
Water:
2.81 g
Other:
1.99 g
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
Other:
2.82 g
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Carbs
+20%
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Protein
+162.8%
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Fats
+149.3%
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Water
+82.6%
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Other
+41.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-28.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+692%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2332%
Saturated Fat:
2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.1 g
Saturated Fat:
1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.432 g
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Saturated Fat
-28.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+692%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2332%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+31%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Fructose
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Starch:
43.8 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
57.37 g
Sucrose:
4.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0.09 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+31%
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+∞%
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+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 86.5g | 63.83g |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 12.09g |
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| Fats | 2.7g | 6.73g |
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| Carbs | 87.9g | 73.23g |
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| Calories | 389kcal | 376kcal |
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| Starch | 43.8g | 57.37g |
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| Fructose | 0.09g |
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| Sugar | 38.6g | 4.36g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 9.4g |
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| Calcium | 127mg | 401mg |
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| Iron | 14.5mg | 33.17mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 114mg |
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| Phosphorus | 102mg | 481mg |
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| Potassium | 197mg | 641mg |
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| Sodium | 424mg | 497mg |
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| Zinc | 5mg | 16.73mg |
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| Copper | 0.332mg | 0.385mg |
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| Manganese | 1.1mg | 3.547mg |
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| Selenium | 16.1µg | 24.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4032IU | 3299IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1210µg | 990µg |
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| Vitamin E | 10.8mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 194IU | 136IU |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 3.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 48mg | 21.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.21mg | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.37mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 16.1mg | 20.967mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 1.073mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.61mg | 2.39mg |
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| Folate | 323µg | 714µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.8µg | 6.77µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.167mg |
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| Threonine | 0.16mg | 0.418mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.16mg | 0.429mg |
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| Leucine | 0.34mg | 0.91mg |
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| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.366mg |
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| Methionine | 0.09mg | 0.178mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.23mg | 0.628mg |
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| Valine | 0.24mg | 0.586mg |
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| Histidine | 0.09mg | 0.261mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.1g | 1.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2.376g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 2.432g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.344g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.068g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
296%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.