General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Corn chips
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs have more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Corn chips have more Vitamin E .
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from General Mills Cocoa Puffs is 233% higher.
- Corn chips have 176 times less Vitamin A RAE than General Mills Cocoa Puffs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs have 527µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Corn chips have 3µg.
Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.
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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
+168.1%
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Iron
+1291.7%
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Phosphorus
+14.4%
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Potassium
+88.9%
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Zinc
+977.5%
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Copper
+46.5%
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Manganese
+10.8%
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Magnesium
+22%
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Selenium
+16.9%
Equal in Sodium - 514
Equal in Manganese - 0.333
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Calcium
+168.1%
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Iron
+1291.7%
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Phosphorus
+14.4%
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Potassium
+88.9%
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Zinc
+977.5%
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Copper
+46.5%
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Manganese
+10.8%
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Magnesium
+22%
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Selenium
+16.9%
Equal in Sodium - 514
Equal in Manganese - 0.333
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
+2584.1%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2878.7%
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Vitamin B2
+1951.3%
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Vitamin B3
+2097.1%
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Vitamin B5
+104.2%
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Vitamin B6
+1009%
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Folate
+4525%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+932.9%
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Vitamin K
+200%
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Vitamin A
+2584.1%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2878.7%
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Vitamin B2
+1951.3%
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Vitamin B3
+2097.1%
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Vitamin B5
+104.2%
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Vitamin B6
+1009%
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Folate
+4525%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+932.9%
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Vitamin K
+200%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+47.1%
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Water
+68.2%
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Other
+48%
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Protein
+10.2%
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Fats
+541.5%
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
1.8 g
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3.7 g
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
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Carbs
+47.1%
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Water
+68.2%
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+48%
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Protein
+10.2%
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Fats
+541.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-76.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+437.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+682.8%
Saturated Fat:
1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.1 g
Saturated Fat:
4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
16.438 g
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Saturated Fat
-76.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+437.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+682.8%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 78g | 52.9g |
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| Protein | 5.6g | 6.17g |
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| Fats | 5.2g | 33.36g |
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| Carbs | 83.7g | 56.9g |
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| Calories | 383kcal | 538kcal |
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| Starch | 51.36g |
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| Sugar | 37.2g | 0.27g |
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| Fiber | 5.7g | 4g |
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| Calcium | 370mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 16.7mg | 1.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 59mg | 72mg |
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| Phosphorus | 222mg | 194mg |
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| Potassium | 272mg | 144mg |
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| Sodium | 564mg | 514mg |
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| Zinc | 13.9mg | 1.29mg |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.101mg |
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| Manganese | 0.369mg | 0.333mg |
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| Selenium | 6.5µg | 7.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1852IU | 69IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 527µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 7.23mg |
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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 | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 0.842mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 0.167mg |
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| Folate | 370µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 6.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg |
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| Threonine | 0.246mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.235mg |
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| Leucine | 0.803mg |
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| Lysine | 0.185mg |
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| Methionine | 0.137mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg |
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| Valine | 0.331mg |
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| Histidine | 0.2mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.088g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1g | 4.331g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 9.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 16.438g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
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 ($)