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Cocoa Pebbles Cereal vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cocoa Pebbles Cereal and Bran cereal?

  • Cocoa Pebbles Cereal has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium than Bran cereal.
  • Bran cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 792% higher.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, COCOA PEBBLES and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original types in this comparison.

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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.
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
1
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9
Bran cereal
Bran cereal
Contains more Selenium +48.9%
Contains more Calcium +1668.2%
Contains more Iron +183.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1067.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1110.5%
Contains more Potassium +428.5%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +246.7%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 233% 23% 41% 18% 78% 142% 100% 0% 77%
Bran cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 661% 259% 493% 90% 34% 339% 347% 967% 52%
Contains more Selenium +48.9%
Contains more Calcium +1668.2%
Contains more Iron +183.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1067.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1110.5%
Contains more Potassium +428.5%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +246.7%

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.
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
3
:
9
Bran cereal
Bran cereal
Contains more Vitamin A +48%
Contains more Vitamin D +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +815.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +605.9%
Contains more Folate +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 156% 3% 207% 0% 325% 347% 323% 0% 393% 259% 650% 4%
Bran cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 105% 24% 129% 67% 568% 626% 278% 64% 2770% 983% 2350% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +48%
Contains more Vitamin D +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +815.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +605.9%
Contains more Folate +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
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:
3
Bran cereal
Bran cereal
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Protein +173.8%
Contains more Fats +19.5%
Contains more Other +93.1%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
5% 4% 86% 3% 3%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 4.1 g
Carbs: 85.7 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
Bran cereal
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Protein +173.8%
Contains more Fats +19.5%
Contains more Other +93.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
0
:
3
Bran cereal
Bran cereal
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1900%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
92% 5% 3%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Bran cereal
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1900%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal Bran cereal
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Pebbles Cereal Bran cereal Opinion
Net carbs 84.1g 44.94g Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Protein 4.8g 13.14g Bran cereal
Fats 4.1g 4.9g Bran cereal
Carbs 85.7g 74.24g Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Calories 397kcal 259kcal Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Starch 21.8g Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g Bran cereal
Sugar 35.8g 15.69g Bran cereal
Fiber 1.6g 29.3g Bran cereal
Calcium 22mg 389mg Bran cereal
Iron 6.2mg 17.6mg Bran cereal
Magnesium 31mg 362mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 95mg 1150mg Bran cereal
Potassium 193mg 1020mg Bran cereal
Sodium 594mg 258mg Bran cereal
Zinc 5.2mg 12.4mg Bran cereal
Copper 0.3mg 1.04mg Bran cereal
Manganese 7.41mg Bran cereal
Selenium 14µg 9.4µg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin A 2586IU 1747IU Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 776µg 522µg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1.19mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 276IU 170IU Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin D 6.9µg 4.3µg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 20mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 1.3mg 2.27mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 1.5mg 2.71mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 17.2mg 14.8mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin B5 1.06mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 12mg Bran cereal
Folate 345µg 1310µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 5.2µg 18.8µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 1.3µg 5.2µg Bran cereal
Tryptophan 0.22mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg Bran cereal
Isoleucine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Leucine 0.7mg Bran cereal
Lysine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Methionine 0.17mg Bran cereal
Phenylalanine 0.48mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.28mg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0.1g 0g Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 3.6g 1.1g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 0.89g Bran cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 2g Bran cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal Bran cereal
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
222%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
664%
Bran cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
335%
Bran cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal 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. Cocoa Pebbles Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173885/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.