General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. General Mills Trix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are General Mills Cocoa Puffs and General Mills Trix Cereal different?
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs are higher in Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Fiber, and Calcium, however, General Mills Trix Cereal is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from General Mills Cocoa Puffs is 38% higher.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 2 times more Magnesium than General Mills Trix Cereal. While General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 59mg of Magnesium, General Mills Trix Cereal contains only 25mg.
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TRIX 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +136% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.3% |
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 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +61.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.7% |
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:
4.9 g
Fats:
3.79 g
Carbs:
86.19 g
Water:
1.89 g
Other:
3.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~86.19g
~equal in
Water
~1.89g
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
0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~1.79g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 383kcal | 384kcal |
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| Protein | 5.6g | 4.9g |
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| Fats | 5.2g | 3.79g |
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| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 18.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 78g | 82.29g |
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| Carbs | 83.7g | 86.19g |
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| Vitamin D | 148IU | 125IU |
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| Magnesium | 59mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 370mg | 313mg |
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| Potassium | 272mg | 162mg |
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| Iron | 16.7mg | 16.89mg |
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| Sugar | 37.2g | 32g |
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| Fiber | 5.7g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.117mg |
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| Zinc | 13.9mg | 14.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 222mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 564mg | 500mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1852IU | 2344IU |
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| Vitamin A | 527µg | 669µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 3.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.369mg |
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| Selenium | 6.5µg | 6.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 1.89mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 18.79mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 2.18mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 4.69µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 1.3µg |
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| Folate | 370µg | 375µg |
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| Choline | 12.2mg | 10.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1g | 0.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 1.79g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 1.39g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
136%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Trix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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.