Kellogg's Corn Flakes vs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kellogg's Corn Flakes and General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Kellogg's Corn Flakes are higher in Iron, and Copper, however, General Mills Cocoa Puffs are richer in Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
Kellogg's Corn Flakes' daily need coverage for Iron is 153% higher.
General Mills Cocoa Puffs have less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS.

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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.

Kellogg's Corn Flakes

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Iron +73.1%

Contains more Copper +33.8%

Contains more Selenium +27.7%

Contains more Calcium +7300%

Contains more Magnesium +51.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%

Contains more Potassium +61.9%

Contains less Sodium -22.6%

Contains more Zinc +1290%

Contains more Manganese +119.6%

Kellogg's Corn Flakes

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Iron +73.1%

Contains more Copper +33.8%

Contains more Selenium +27.7%

Contains more Calcium +7300%

Contains more Magnesium +51.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%

Contains more Potassium +61.9%

Contains less Sodium -22.6%

Contains more Zinc +1290%

Contains more Manganese +119.6%

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.

Kellogg's Corn Flakes

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Vitamin E +483.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +12%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Equal in Vitamin A - 1852

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.7

Equal in Vitamin C - 22.2

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.4

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.6

Equal in Vitamin B3 - 18.5

Equal in Vitamin B6 - 1.852

Equal in Folate - 370

Kellogg's Corn Flakes

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Vitamin E +483.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +12%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Equal in Vitamin A - 1852

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.7

Equal in Vitamin C - 22.2

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.4

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.6

Equal in Vitamin B3 - 18.5

Equal in Vitamin B6 - 1.852

Equal in Folate - 370

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Corn Flakes

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Protein +33.9%

Contains more Water +108.9%

Contains more Other +14.6%

Contains more Fats +1200%

Equal in Carbs - 83.7

Kellogg's Corn Flakes

Protein: 7.5 g

Fats: 0.4 g

Carbs: 84.1 g

Water: 3.76 g

Other: 4.24 g

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Protein: 5.6 g

Fats: 5.2 g

Carbs: 83.7 g

Water: 1.8 g

Other: 3.7 g

Contains more Protein +33.9%

Contains more Water +108.9%

Contains more Other +14.6%

Contains more Fats +1200%

Equal in Carbs - 83.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Corn Flakes

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2437.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +971.4%

Kellogg's Corn Flakes

Saturated Fat: 0.116 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2437.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +971.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	80.8g	78g
Protein	7.5g	5.6g
Fats	0.4g	5.2g
Carbs	84.1g	83.7g
Calories	357kcal	383kcal
Sugar	9.5g	37.2g
Fiber	3.3g	5.7g
Calcium	5mg	370mg
Iron	28.9mg	16.7mg
Magnesium	39mg	59mg
Phosphorus	102mg	222mg
Potassium	168mg	272mg
Sodium	729mg	564mg
Zinc	1mg	13.9mg
Copper	0.198mg	0.148mg
Manganese	0.168mg	0.369mg
Selenium	8.3µg	6.5µg
Vitamin A	1786IU	1852IU
Vitamin A RAE	490µg	527µg
Vitamin E	0.12mg	0.7mg
Vitamin D	143IU	148IU
Vitamin D	3.6µg	3.7µg
Vitamin C	21mg	22.2mg
Vitamin B1	1.34mg	1.4mg
Vitamin B2	1.52mg	1.6mg
Vitamin B3	17.9mg	18.5mg
Vitamin B5	0.229mg	0.388mg
Vitamin B6	1.79mg	1.852mg
Folate	357µg	370µg
Vitamin B12	5µg	5.6µg
Vitamin K	0µg	2.1µg
Tryptophan	0.045mg
Threonine	0.227mg
Isoleucine	0.25mg
Leucine	1.044mg
Lysine	0.079mg
Methionine	0.136mg
Phenylalanine	0.374mg
Valine	0.306mg
Histidine	0.17mg
Saturated Fat	0.116g	1g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.067g	1.7g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.196g	2.1g

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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

219%

234%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

143%

148%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.7g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.884g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs 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 ($)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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.