General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are general Mills Cocoa Puffs and caramel popcorn different?
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs have more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin A, and calcium than caramel popcorn.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for general Mills Cocoa Puffs is 233% higher.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 132 times more vitamin A than caramel popcorn. While general Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 527µg of vitamin A, caramel popcorn contains only 4µg.
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +460.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +327.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1021% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13075% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2645.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1169.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +829.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +901.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +85.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.8% |
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:
6.4 g
Fats:
7.8 g
Carbs:
80.7 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~80.7g
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
1.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.04g
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 0µg | 233% |
| Iron | 16.7mg | 3.91mg | 160% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 0.185mg | 128% |
| Zinc | 13.9mg | 1.24mg | 115% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 0.126mg | 113% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 0.051mg | 112% |
| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 1.99mg | 103% |
| Folate | 370µg | 16µg | 89% |
| Vitamin A | 527µg | 4µg | 58% |
| Calcium | 370mg | 66mg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 148IU | 0IU | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 177mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.369mg | 0.764mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.297mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 127mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5.7g | 3.8g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 3.27g | 8% |
| Selenium | 6.5µg | 3.9µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 80mg | 5% |
| Fats | 5.2g | 7.8g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.7g | 2.73g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 3.9µg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.6g | 6.4g | 2% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 355mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 80.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.85mg | 1% |
| Calories | 383kcal | 400kcal | 1% |
| Choline | 12.2mg | 17.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 78g | 76.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.2g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.182mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
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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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.