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

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A recap on differences between corn nuts and cocoa Krispies

  • Corn nuts have less vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin C, and zinc.
  • Cocoa Krispies cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 200% more than corn nuts.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES.

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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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
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 +186.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +647.1%
Contains more IronIron +752.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +166%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.9%

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 1.3% 5.7% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +864.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +968.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +761%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 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 +95.7%
Contains more FatsFats +429.6%
Contains more OtherOther +70.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.6%
Contains more WaterWater +75.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 56% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 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 +2353.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3120%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn nuts 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 nuts Cocoa Krispies DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.8µg 200%
Iron 1.7mg 14.5mg 160%
Vitamin A 17µg 1210µg 133%
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 1.61mg 109%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 1.37mg 94%
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 16.1mg 91%
Folate 0µg 323µg 81%
Vitamin E 10.8mg 72%
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 1.21mg 72%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 48mg 53%
Selenium 16.1µg 29%
Fiber 8.4g 1.4g 28%
Zinc 1.88mg 5mg 28%
Manganese 0.487mg 1.1mg 27%
Phosphorus 283mg 102mg 26%
Vitamin D 194IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Copper 0.136mg 0.332mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 0.1g 21%
Starch 43.8g 18%
Fats 14.3g 2.7g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.36g 0.3g 18%
Magnesium 109mg 38mg 17%
Calcium 17mg 127mg 11%
Protein 9g 4.6g 9%
Sodium 600mg 424mg 8%
Carbs 71.7g 87.9g 5%
Potassium 286mg 197mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.249mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.58g 2.1g 2%
Calories 436kcal 389kcal 2%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Caffeine 5mg 1%
Net carbs 63.3g 86.5g N/A
Sugar 38.6g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.16mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.16mg 0%
Leucine 0.34mg 0%
Lysine 0.13mg 0%
Methionine 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 0%
Valine 0.24mg 0%
Histidine 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts 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
17%
Corn nuts
231%
Cocoa Krispies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
120%
Cocoa Krispies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.