General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Granola

General Mills Cocoa Puffs have more Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Granola is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Copper.
Granola covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 267% more than General Mills Cocoa Puffs.
Granola has 11 times less Calcium than General Mills Cocoa Puffs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs have 370mg of Calcium, while Granola has 33mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins.

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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.

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Granola

Contains more Calcium +1021.2%

Contains more Iron +351.4%

Contains more Potassium +26.5%

Contains more Zinc +80.5%

Contains more Magnesium +15.3%

Contains less Sodium -54.4%

Contains more Copper +305.4%

Contains more Selenium +166.2%

Equal in Phosphorus - 228

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Granola

Contains more Calcium +1021.2%

Contains more Iron +351.4%

Contains more Potassium +26.5%

Contains more Zinc +80.5%

Contains more Magnesium +15.3%

Contains less Sodium -54.4%

Contains more Copper +305.4%

Contains more Selenium +166.2%

Equal in Phosphorus - 228

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.

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Granola

Contains more Vitamin A +21%

Contains more Vitamin D +76.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +270%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +61.5%

Contains more Vitamin E +247.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.3%

Contains more Folate +120.5%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.3%

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Granola

Contains more Vitamin A +21%

Contains more Vitamin D +76.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +270%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +61.5%

Contains more Vitamin E +247.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.3%

Contains more Folate +120.5%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Granola

Contains more Other +208.3%

Contains more Protein +55.4%

Contains more Water +94.4%

Equal in Fats - 5.7

Equal in Carbs - 80.9

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Protein: 5.6 g

Fats: 5.2 g

Carbs: 83.7 g

Water: 1.8 g

Other: 3.7 g

Granola

Protein: 8.7 g

Fats: 5.7 g

Carbs: 80.9 g

Water: 3.5 g

Other: 1.2 g

Contains more Other +208.3%

Contains more Protein +55.4%

Contains more Water +94.4%

Equal in Fats - 5.7

Equal in Carbs - 80.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Granola

Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g

Granola

Saturated Fat: 1.39 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in minerals	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	78g	73.9g
Protein	5.6g	8.7g
Fats	5.2g	5.7g
Carbs	83.7g	80.9g
Calories	383kcal	389kcal
Sugar	37.2g	28.3g
Fiber	5.7g	7g
Calcium	370mg	33mg
Iron	16.7mg	3.7mg
Magnesium	59mg	68mg
Phosphorus	222mg	228mg
Potassium	272mg	215mg
Sodium	564mg	257mg
Zinc	13.9mg	7.7mg
Copper	0.148mg	0.6mg
Manganese	0.369mg
Selenium	6.5µg	17.3µg
Vitamin A	1852IU	1531IU
Vitamin A RAE	527µg	459µg
Vitamin E	0.7mg	2.43mg
Vitamin D	148IU	82IU
Vitamin D	3.7µg	2.1µg
Vitamin C	22.2mg	6mg
Vitamin B1	1.4mg	0.76mg
Vitamin B2	1.6mg	0.87mg
Vitamin B3	18.5mg	10.2mg
Vitamin B5	0.388mg
Vitamin B6	1.852mg	4.08mg
Folate	370µg	816µg
Vitamin B12	5.6µg	12µg
Vitamin K	2.1µg	1.3µg
Saturated Fat	1g	1.39g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.7g	2.5g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.1g	1.6g

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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%

322%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

148%

85%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Granola is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.39g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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.