Corn chips vs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between corn chips and general Mills Cocoa Puffs
- Corn chips have more vitamin E; however, general Mills Cocoa Puffs have more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for general Mills Cocoa Puffs is 233% higher.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs have 10 times less vitamin E than corn chips. Corn chips have 7.23mg of vitamin E, while general Mills Cocoa Puffs have 0.7mg.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +168.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1291.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +977.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +932.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2878.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1951.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2097.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1009% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4525% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +541.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48% |
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Protein
~5.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.1 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +437.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +682.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 5.6µg | 233% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 16.7mg | 194% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 1.852mg | 130% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 1.6mg | 117% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 13.9mg | 115% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 1.4mg | 113% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 18.5mg | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 2.1g | 96% |
| Folate | 8µg | 370µg | 91% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 527µg | 58% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 0.7mg | 44% |
| Fats | 33.36g | 5.2g | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.2mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 370mg | 23% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 148IU | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.134g | 1.7g | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.7µg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.331g | 1g | 15% |
| Carbs | 56.9g | 83.7g | 9% |
| Calories | 538kcal | 383kcal | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 5.7g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.148mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 2.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.388mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 272mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 222mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 72mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 6.5µg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.369mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 564mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.17g | 5.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.9g | 78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 37.2g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 12.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | N/A |
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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%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
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 ($)