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

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What are the differences between corn chips and cocoa Krispies?

  • Cocoa Krispies are richer than corn chips in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and zinc.
  • Cocoa Krispies' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 200% more.

We used Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES types 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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.8%
Contains more IronIron +1108.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +287.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +230.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.8%
~equal in Calcium ~127mg

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 0% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6200%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2474.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1656.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1812.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +864.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3937.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1135.6%
Contains more OtherOther +25.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.5%
Contains more WaterWater +162.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
84% 12% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2944.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16338%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +17.3%
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.
Corn chips Cocoa Krispies
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 Corn chips Cocoa Krispies DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.8µg 200%
Iron 1.2mg 14.5mg 166%
Vitamin A 3µg 1210µg 134%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 1.61mg 111%
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 0.1g 109%
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 1.37mg 99%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 1.21mg 97%
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 16.1mg 95%
Folate 8µg 323µg 79%
Vitamin C 0mg 48mg 53%
Fats 33.36g 2.7g 47%
Zinc 1.29mg 5mg 34%
Manganese 0.333mg 1.1mg 33%
Copper 0.101mg 0.332mg 26%
Vitamin D 0IU 194IU 24%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 10.8mg 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.134g 0.3g 22%
Selenium 7.6µg 16.1µg 15%
Phosphorus 194mg 102mg 13%
Carbs 56.9g 87.9g 10%
Saturated fat 4.331g 2.1g 10%
Fiber 4g 1.4g 10%
Magnesium 72mg 38mg 8%
Calories 538kcal 389kcal 7%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 0.1µg 5%
Sodium 514mg 424mg 4%
Protein 6.17g 4.6g 3%
Starch 51.36g 43.8g 3%
Potassium 144mg 197mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.249mg 1%
Choline 12.1mg 8.7mg 1%
Calcium 138mg 127mg 1%
Net carbs 52.9g 86.5g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 38.6g N/A
Trans fat 0.088g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0.16mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.16mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0.34mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0.13mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.23mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0.24mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0.09mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Cocoa Krispies
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
21%
Corn chips
231%
Cocoa Krispies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
120%
Cocoa Krispies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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 ($)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

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

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