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

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Important differences between Bran cereal and General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Bran cereal has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium than General Mills Cocoa Puffs.
Bran cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 781% more.
Bran cereal contains 20 times more Manganese than General Mills Cocoa Puffs. Bran cereal contains 7.41mg of Manganese, while General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 0.369mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original 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.

Bran cereal

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Magnesium +513.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +418%

Contains more Potassium +275%

Contains less Sodium -54.3%

Contains more Copper +602.7%

Contains more Manganese +1908.1%

Contains more Selenium +44.6%

Contains more Zinc +12.1%

Equal in Calcium - 370

Equal in Iron - 16.7

Bran cereal

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Magnesium +513.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +418%

Contains more Potassium +275%

Contains less Sodium -54.3%

Contains more Copper +602.7%

Contains more Manganese +1908.1%

Contains more Selenium +44.6%

Contains more Zinc +12.1%

Equal in Calcium - 370

Equal in Iron - 16.7

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.

Bran cereal

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Vitamin E +70%

Contains more Vitamin D +16.2%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.9%

Contains more Folate +254.1%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +235.7%

Contains more Vitamin K +147.6%

Contains more Vitamin C +11%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%

Equal in Vitamin A - 1852

Bran cereal

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Vitamin E +70%

Contains more Vitamin D +16.2%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.9%

Contains more Folate +254.1%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +235.7%

Contains more Vitamin K +147.6%

Contains more Vitamin C +11%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%

Equal in Vitamin A - 1852

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Bran cereal

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Protein +134.6%

Contains more Water +17.8%

Contains more Other +51.4%

Contains more Carbs +12.7%

Equal in Fats - 5.2

Bran cereal

Protein: 13.14 g

Fats: 4.9 g

Carbs: 74.24 g

Water: 2.12 g

Other: 5.6 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 +134.6%

Contains more Water +17.8%

Contains more Other +51.4%

Contains more Carbs +12.7%

Equal in Fats - 5.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Bran cereal

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91%

Equal in Saturated Fat - 1

Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.1

Bran cereal

Saturated Fat: 1.1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91%

Equal in Saturated Fat - 1

Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.1

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	44.94g	78g
Protein	13.14g	5.6g
Fats	4.9g	5.2g
Carbs	74.24g	83.7g
Calories	259kcal	383kcal
Starch	21.8g
Fructose	0.36g
Sugar	15.69g	37.2g
Fiber	29.3g	5.7g
Calcium	389mg	370mg
Iron	17.6mg	16.7mg
Magnesium	362mg	59mg
Phosphorus	1150mg	222mg
Potassium	1020mg	272mg
Sodium	258mg	564mg
Zinc	12.4mg	13.9mg
Copper	1.04mg	0.148mg
Manganese	7.41mg	0.369mg
Selenium	9.4µg	6.5µg
Vitamin A	1747IU	1852IU
Vitamin A RAE	522µg	527µg
Vitamin E	1.19mg	0.7mg
Vitamin D	170IU	148IU
Vitamin D	4.3µg	3.7µg
Vitamin C	20mg	22.2mg
Vitamin B1	2.27mg	1.4mg
Vitamin B2	2.71mg	1.6mg
Vitamin B3	14.8mg	18.5mg
Vitamin B5	1.06mg	0.388mg
Vitamin B6	12mg	1.852mg
Folate	1310µg	370µg
Vitamin B12	18.8µg	5.6µg
Vitamin K	5.2µg	2.1µg
Tryptophan	0.22mg
Threonine	0.38mg
Isoleucine	0.35mg
Leucine	0.7mg
Lysine	0.35mg
Methionine	0.17mg
Phenylalanine	0.48mg
Valine	0.52mg
Histidine	0.28mg
Saturated Fat	1.1g	1g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.89g	1.7g
Polyunsaturated fat	2g	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

664%

234%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

335%

148%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Bran cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.51g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Bran cereal 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 ($)