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Cocoa Pebbles Cereal vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa Pebbles Cereal and Popcorn different?

  • Cocoa Pebbles Cereal is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin D, and Iron, however, Popcorn is richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cocoa Pebbles Cereal is 217% higher.

Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, COCOA PEBBLES and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped are the varieties 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.
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
5
:
5
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +94.4%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Copper +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +364.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.8%
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 233% 23% 41% 18% 78% 142% 100% 0% 77%
Popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +94.4%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Copper +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +364.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.8%
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%

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
9
:
2
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Vitamin A +1219.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1707.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +982.8%
Contains more Folate +1012.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.2
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%
Popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1219.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1707.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +982.8%
Contains more Folate +1012.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
2
:
3
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Other +104.2%
Contains more Protein +169.6%
Contains more Fats +10.7%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Equal in Carbs - 77.78
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
Popcorn
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 Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Other +104.2%
Contains more Protein +169.6%
Contains more Fats +10.7%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Equal in Carbs - 77.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
0
:
3
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2218%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
92% 5% 3%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Popcorn
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2218%

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 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 Pebbles Cereal Popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 84.1g 63.28g Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Protein 4.8g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 4.1g 4.54g Popcorn
Carbs 85.7g 77.78g Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Calories 397kcal 387kcal Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 35.8g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 1.6g 14.5g Popcorn
Calcium 22mg 7mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Iron 6.2mg 3.19mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Magnesium 31mg 144mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 95mg 358mg Popcorn
Potassium 193mg 329mg Popcorn
Sodium 594mg 8mg Popcorn
Zinc 5.2mg 3.08mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Copper 0.3mg 0.262mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Manganese 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 14µg 0µg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin A 2586IU 196IU Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 776µg 10µg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.29mg Popcorn
Vitamin D 276IU 0IU Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin D 6.9µg 0µg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.3mg 0.104mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.5mg 0.083mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin B3 17.2mg 2.308mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.157mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Folate 345µg 31µg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.2µg 0µg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.2µg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.1g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 3.6g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 0.95g Popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 2.318g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal Popcorn
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
17%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 586mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.963g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles 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?
?
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. Cocoa Pebbles Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173885/nutrients
  2. 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.