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Cookie Crisp Cereal vs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cookie Crisp Cereal and general Mills Cocoa Puffs different?

  • Cookie Crisp Cereal is richer in vitamin B12, iron, copper, and vitamin B6, while general Mills Cocoa Puffs are higher in phosphorus and magnesium.
  • Cookie Crisp Cereal is lower in sodium.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COOKIE CRISP and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS 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 22% 116% 20% 649% 71% 393% 66% 60% 46% 40%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 111% 24% 626% 49% 379% 95% 74% 48% 35%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.2%
~equal in Calcium ~370mg
~equal in Iron ~16.7mg
~equal in Zinc ~13.9mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.369mg

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 77% 182% 11% 57% 350% 369% 360% 25% 444% 725% 3.8% 289% 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 74% 176% 14% 56% 350% 369% 347% 23% 427% 700% 5.3% 278% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~22.2mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~527µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~3.7µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~1.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~1.6mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~18.5mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.388mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~1.852mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~5.6µg
~equal in Folate ~370µg
~equal in Choline ~12.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 4% 85% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 84.5 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 3.6 g
6% 5% 84% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.8%
Contains more FatsFats +18.2%
~equal in Protein ~5.6g
~equal in Carbs ~83.7g
~equal in Other ~3.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.7 g
21% 35% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cookie Crisp Cereal General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie Crisp Cereal General Mills Cocoa Puffs DV% diff.
Phosphorus 154mg 222mg 10%
Vitamin B12 5.8µg 5.6µg 8%
Iron 17.3mg 16.7mg 8%
Magnesium 31mg 59mg 7%
Copper 0.213mg 0.148mg 7%
Vitamin B6 1.923mg 1.852mg 5%
Sodium 457mg 564mg 5%
Zinc 14.4mg 13.9mg 5%
Vitamin B3 19.2mg 18.5mg 4%
Folate 385µg 370µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.7g 2.1g 3%
Vitamin A 546µg 527µg 2%
Fiber 5.1g 5.7g 2%
Calcium 385mg 370mg 2%
Manganese 0.353mg 0.369mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.1µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.8g 1g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.4g 1.7g 1%
Selenium 7.3µg 6.5µg 1%
Caffeine 4mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.7mg 1%
Protein 5.2g 5.6g 1%
Potassium 231mg 272mg 1%
Vitamin D 154IU 148IU 1%
Vitamin C 23.1mg 22.2mg 1%
Fats 4.4g 5.2g 1%
Calories 380kcal 383kcal 0%
Carbs 84.5g 83.7g 0%
Net carbs 79.4g 78g N/A
Sugar 34.8g 37.2g N/A
Vitamin D 3.8µg 3.7µg 0%
Vitamin B1 1.4mg 1.4mg 0%
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 1.6mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.388mg 0%
Choline 12.8mg 12.2mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cookie Crisp Cereal General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
223%
Cookie Crisp Cereal
217%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Cookie Crisp Cereal
148%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.