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

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Significant differences between cocoa Krispies and tortilla chips

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin E in cocoa Krispies is higher than in tortilla chips.
  • Cocoa Krispies cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 185% more than tortilla chips.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.8%
Contains more IronIron +853.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +242.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +183.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +265.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.6%
~equal in Potassium ~182mg

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% 403% 216% 72% 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% 0% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1857.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1821.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +799.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20800%
Contains more CholineCholine +123%

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.3%
Contains more FatsFats +665.9%
~equal in Water ~2.64g
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1788%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10669%

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
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +42.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~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 Tortilla chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa Krispies Tortilla chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0.36µg 185%
Iron 14.5mg 1.52mg 162%
Vitamin A 1210µg 0µg 134%
Vitamin B6 1.61mg 0.179mg 110%
Vitamin B2 1.37mg 0.07mg 100%
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 0.838mg 95%
Vitamin B1 1.21mg 0.14mg 89%
Folate 323µg 12µg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 10.769g 71%
Vitamin C 48mg 0mg 53%
Vitamin E 10.8mg 3.53mg 48%
Zinc 5mg 1.38mg 33%
Manganese 1.1mg 0.388mg 31%
Fats 2.7g 20.68g 28%
Copper 0.332mg 0.097mg 26%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 194IU 0IU 24%
Selenium 16.1µg 4.4µg 21%
Phosphorus 102mg 225mg 18%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 20.9µg 17%
Fiber 1.4g 5.4g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.3g 5.664g 13%
Magnesium 38mg 84mg 11%
Starch 43.8g 62.53g 8%
Carbs 87.9g 67.78g 7%
Protein 4.6g 7.1g 5%
Calories 389kcal 472kcal 4%
Sodium 424mg 328mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.1g 2.811g 3%
Choline 8.7mg 19.4mg 2%
Calcium 127mg 106mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.297mg 1%
Caffeine 5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 86.5g 62.38g N/A
Potassium 197mg 182mg 0%
Sugar 38.6g 0.78g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.812g N/A
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.16mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.16mg 0%
Leucine 0.34mg 0%
Lysine 0.13mg 0%
Methionine 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 0%
Valine 0.24mg 0%
Histidine 0.09mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa Krispies Tortilla chips
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
231%
Cocoa Krispies
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Cocoa Krispies
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.711g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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