Cocoa Krispies vs. Cocoa Pebbles Cereal — Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison

Calories

They are high and similar in caloric content. 

Cocoa pebbles contain 397 calories per 100g, and cocoa Krispies contain 389 calories per 100g.

Fats

Cocoa Pebbles contain more fats than Cocoa Krispies. 

They provide 4.1g of fat, while Cocoa Krispies provide 2.7g of fat.

Carbs

Both have high amounts of carbs. Cocoa Krispies have 87.9g of carbs per 100g, and cocoa pebbles contain 85.7g of carbs per 100g. If you're controlling your blood sugar levels, it's better to consider the serving size.

Fiber

Both have almost equal amounts of fiber. Cocoa Krispies have 1.4g of fiber, and cocoa pebbles contain 1.6g of fiber per 100g.

Vitamins

They are packed with vitamins and fall in the range of the top 9% of foods as a source of Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and folate.

Cocoa Krispies contain 80 times more Vitamin E. It is also high in Vitamin C and Vitamin A.

On the other hand, Cocoa Pebbles cereal contains 12 times more Vitamin K and more Vitamin D.

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.

Cocoa Krispies

5

Cocoa Pebbles Cereal

2

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A	+55.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E	+8207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5	+∞%
Contains more CholineCholine	+128.9%

Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D	+43.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K	+1200%

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~1.3mg

~equal in Vitamin B2 ~1.5mg

~equal in Vitamin B3 ~17.2mg

~equal in Vitamin B6 ~1.7mg

~equal in Vitamin B12 ~5.2µg

~equal in Folate ~345µg

Minerals

Cocoa Krispies have more minerals than Cocoa Pebbles Cereal.

Cocoa Krispies provide more magnesium, calcium, iron, copper, and magnesium and less sodium.

The amount of calcium is four times higher.

Cocoa Krispies are much richer in manganese than cocoa pebbles. 

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.

Cocoa Krispies

6

Cocoa Pebbles Cereal

0

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+22.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium	+477.3%
Contains more IronIron	+133.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+15%

~equal in Potassium ~193mg

~equal in Copper ~0.3mg

~equal in Zinc ~5.2mg

~equal in Phosphorus ~95mg

Health Impact

These cereals are nearly similar and differ in minerals and vitamins. 
It is always best to consume them parallel to other complex carbs and proteins to increase satiety and remain full for longer. 

If you are diabetic or prediabetic, it's best to consider the portion sizes and associate them with proteins. 

Both products are deficient in cholesterol and fat. They are good sources of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D. However, both are also high in carbs and calories. So, if you control your weight or blood sugar levels, be mindful of their consumption (1).