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Cocoa Krispies vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cocoa Krispies and Potato chips

  • Potato chips has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Cocoa Krispies covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 200% more than Potato chips.
  • Cocoa Krispies have less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +429.2%
Contains more Iron +789.6%
Contains more Zinc +358.7%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +98.8%
Contains more Magnesium +76.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%
Contains more Potassium +547.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.306
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 544% 28% 44% 18% 56% 137% 111% 144% 88%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +429.2%
Contains more Iron +789.6%
Contains more Zinc +358.7%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +98.8%
Contains more Magnesium +76.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%
Contains more Potassium +547.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.306

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +624.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +595.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +617.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 242% 217% 144% 160% 303% 317% 302% 15% 372% 243% 600% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +624.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +595.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +617.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +66.2%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Fats +1181.5%
Contains more Other +80.9%
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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Carbs +66.2%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Fats +1181.5%
Contains more Other +80.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12070%
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12070%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa Krispies Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 86.5g 48.1g Cocoa Krispies
Protein 4.6g 7g Potato chips
Fats 2.7g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 87.9g 52.9g Cocoa Krispies
Calories 389kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Starch 43.8g Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 38.6g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 1.4g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 127mg 24mg Cocoa Krispies
Iron 14.5mg 1.63mg Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 38mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 102mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 197mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 424mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 5mg 1.09mg Cocoa Krispies
Copper 0.332mg 0.306mg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 1.1mg 0.44mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 16.1µg 8.1µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 4032IU 0IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A RAE 1210µg 0µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 10.8mg 9.11mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 194IU 0IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin C 48mg 31.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B1 1.21mg 0.167mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 1.37mg 0.197mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 3.827mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 1.61mg 0.66mg Cocoa Krispies
Folate 323µg 45µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.16mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.16mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.34mg 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.13mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.09mg 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.24mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.09mg 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.1g 10.96g Cocoa Krispies
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa Krispies Potato chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
243%
Cocoa Krispies
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Cocoa Krispies
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.