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General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Arepa?

  • Arepa has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Phosphorus than General Mills Cocoa Puffs.
  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 233% higher.
  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs have 38 times more Vitamin B2 than Arepa. General Mills Cocoa Puffs have 1.6mg of Vitamin B2, while Arepa has 0.042mg.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) types in this comparison.

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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.
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
9
:
1
Arepa
Arepa
Contains more Calcium +315.7%
Contains more Iron +1505.8%
Contains more Magnesium +118.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.7%
Contains more Potassium +209.1%
Contains more Zinc +1637.5%
Contains more Copper +393.3%
Contains more Manganese +218.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.1%
Equal in Selenium - 6.1
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 627% 43% 96% 24% 74% 380% 50% 49% 36%
Arepa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Contains more Calcium +315.7%
Contains more Iron +1505.8%
Contains more Magnesium +118.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.7%
Contains more Potassium +209.1%
Contains more Zinc +1637.5%
Contains more Copper +393.3%
Contains more Manganese +218.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.1%
Equal in Selenium - 6.1

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.
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
11
:
1
Arepa
Arepa
Contains more Vitamin A +769.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 112% 14% 111% 74% 350% 370% 347% 24% 428% 278% 700% 6%
Arepa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 18% 10% 17% 13% 25% 0% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +769.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
3
:
2
Arepa
Arepa
Contains more Carbs +125.4%
Contains more Other +208.3%
Contains more Water +2722.2%
Equal in Protein - 5.48
Equal in Fats - 5.38
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
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
Arepa
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +125.4%
Contains more Other +208.3%
Contains more Water +2722.2%
Equal in Protein - 5.48
Equal in Fats - 5.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
3
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0
Arepa
Arepa
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.3%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
21% 35% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g
Arepa
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cocoa Puffs Arepa Opinion
Net carbs 78g 34.54g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Protein 5.6g 5.48g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Fats 5.2g 5.38g Arepa
Carbs 83.7g 37.14g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calories 383kcal 219kcal General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Sugar 37.2g 0.87g Arepa
Fiber 5.7g 2.6g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calcium 370mg 89mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Iron 16.7mg 1.04mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Magnesium 59mg 27mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Phosphorus 222mg 117mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Potassium 272mg 88mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Sodium 564mg 270mg Arepa
Zinc 13.9mg 0.8mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Copper 0.148mg 0.03mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Manganese 0.369mg 0.116mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Selenium 6.5µg 6.1µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A 1852IU 213IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A RAE 527µg 61µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.29mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin D 148IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin D 3.7µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin C 22.2mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B1 1.4mg 0.07mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 0.042mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B3 18.5mg 0.888mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B5 0.388mg 0.202mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B6 1.852mg 0.107mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Folate 370µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B12 5.6µg 0µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin K 2.1µg 3.5µg Arepa
Tryptophan 0.048mg Arepa
Threonine 0.193mg Arepa
Isoleucine 0.207mg Arepa
Leucine 0.671mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.276mg Arepa
Valine 0.276mg Arepa
Histidine 0.166mg Arepa
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Trans Fat 0g 0.157g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Saturated Fat 1g 2.902g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 1.514g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.1g 0.989g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cocoa Puffs Arepa
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
234%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.