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Cocoa Krispies vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa Krispies and Popcorn different?

  • Cocoa Krispies are higher than Popcorn in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C.
  • Cocoa Krispies covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 200% more than Popcorn.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1714.3%
Contains more IronIron +354.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +278.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +251%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
~equal in Manganese ~1.113mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 160% 242% 216% 144% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1957.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3624.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1063.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1550.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +597.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +925.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +941.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 g
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13%
Contains more OtherOther +40.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +181.3%
Contains more FatsFats +68.1%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +216.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2218%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +24.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa Krispies Popcorn Opinion
Calories 389kcal 387kcal Cocoa Krispies
Protein 4.6g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 2.7g 4.54g Popcorn
Vitamin C 48mg 0mg Cocoa Krispies
Net carbs 86.5g 63.28g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 87.9g 77.78g Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 194IU 0IU Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 38mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 127mg 7mg Cocoa Krispies
Potassium 197mg 329mg Popcorn
Iron 14.5mg 3.19mg Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 38.6g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 1.4g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.332mg 0.262mg Cocoa Krispies
Zinc 5mg 3.08mg Cocoa Krispies
Starch 43.8g 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 102mg 358mg Popcorn
Sodium 424mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 4032IU 196IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 1210µg 10µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 10.8mg 0.29mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 1.1mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 16.1µg 0µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B1 1.21mg 0.104mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 1.37mg 0.083mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 2.308mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 1.61mg 0.157mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.2µg Popcorn
Folate 323µg 31µg Cocoa Krispies
Choline 8.7mg 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 2.1g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 0.95g Popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 2.318g Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.16mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.16mg 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 0.34mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.13mg 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.09mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.24mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.09mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa Krispies Popcorn
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
224%
Cocoa Krispies
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Cocoa Krispies
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.463g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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.

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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.