General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Cap'n Crunch Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Cap'n Crunch Cereal
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs are higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin C, however, Cap'n Crunch Cereal is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 296% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH.
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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.
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Calcium
+3263.6%
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Phosphorus
+32.9%
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Potassium
+46.2%
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Sodium
-25.2%
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Copper
+33.3%
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Iron
+16.3%
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Zinc
+16.3%
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Manganese
+102.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 55
Equal in Selenium - 6.5
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Calcium
+3263.6%
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Phosphorus
+32.9%
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Potassium
+46.2%
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Sodium
-25.2%
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Copper
+33.3%
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Iron
+16.3%
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Zinc
+16.3%
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Manganese
+102.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 55
Equal in Selenium - 6.5
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.
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Vitamin A
+1151.4%
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Vitamin E
+12.9%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+167.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+250%
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Vitamin B1
+15.3%
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Vitamin B2
+13.9%
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Vitamin B3
+16%
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Vitamin B6
+15.4%
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Folate
+320.3%
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Vitamin A
+1151.4%
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Vitamin E
+12.9%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+167.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+250%
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Vitamin B1
+15.3%
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Vitamin B2
+13.9%
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Vitamin B3
+16%
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Vitamin B6
+15.4%
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Folate
+320.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+27.6%
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Other
+49.2%
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Water
+38.9%
Equal in Fats - 5.12
Equal in Carbs - 85.51
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
3.7 g
Protein:
4.39 g
Fats:
5.12 g
Carbs:
85.51 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
2.48 g
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Protein
+27.6%
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+49.2%
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Water
+38.9%
Equal in Fats - 5.12
Equal in Carbs - 85.51
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-70.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+166%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+181.1%
Saturated Fat:
1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.1 g
Saturated Fat:
3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.747 g
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Saturated Fat
-70.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+166%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+181.1%
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 78g | 83.01g |
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| Protein | 5.6g | 4.39g |
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| Fats | 5.2g | 5.12g |
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| Carbs | 83.7g | 85.51g |
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| Calories | 383kcal | 398kcal |
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| Sugar | 37.2g | 44.32g |
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| Fiber | 5.7g | 2.5g |
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| Calcium | 370mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 16.7mg | 19.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 59mg | 55mg |
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| Phosphorus | 222mg | 167mg |
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| Potassium | 272mg | 186mg |
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| Sodium | 564mg | 754mg |
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| Zinc | 13.9mg | 16.16mg |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.111mg |
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| Manganese | 0.369mg | 0.747mg |
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| Selenium | 6.5µg | 6.5µg | |
| Vitamin A | 1852IU | 148IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 527µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin D | 148IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 1.614mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 1.822mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 21.465mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 2.138mg |
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| Folate | 370µg | 1555µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1g | 3.346g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 0.639g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 0.747g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
157%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.346g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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