General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are general Mills Cocoa Puffs and beef sticks different?
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs are higher than beef sticks in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 192% more than beef sticks.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs are lower in saturated fat.
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +181% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +444.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +391.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +474.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +329.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +226.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3953.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +892.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +267% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +307.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +803.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
3.7 g
Protein:
21.5 g
Fats:
49.6 g
Carbs:
5.4 g
Water:
19.1 g
Other:
4.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1450% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +283.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +853.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +961.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.1 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1104.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 1µg | 192% |
| Iron | 16.7mg | 3.4mg | 166% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 0.205mg | 127% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 0.141mg | 105% |
| Zinc | 13.9mg | 2.42mg | 104% |
| Folate | 370µg | 0µg | 93% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 0.436mg | 90% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 20.8g | 90% |
| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 4.54mg | 87% |
| Fats | 5.2g | 49.6g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 527µg | 13µg | 57% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.7g | 20.47g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 1531mg | 42% |
| Protein | 5.6g | 21.5g | 32% |
| Calcium | 370mg | 68mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 5.4g | 26% |
| Fiber | 5.7g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 148IU | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 6.8mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 4.42g | 15% |
| Selenium | 6.5µg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.369mg | 0.086mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 21mg | 9% |
| Calories | 383kcal | 550kcal | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 180mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Caffeine | 6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 0.328mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 78g | 5.4g | N/A |
| Potassium | 272mg | 257mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 37.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.832mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.818mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.518mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.454mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.53mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
217%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs contains less Sodium (difference - 967mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.8g)
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?
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.2g)
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 ($)