General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs have more Zinc, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Manganese, however, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 132% more than General Mills Cocoa Puffs.
- Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has 123 times less Calcium than General Mills Cocoa Puffs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs have 370mg of Calcium, while Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has 3mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES.
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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 | +637.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +257.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +279.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +9166.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +372.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +570.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17% |
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 AVitamin A | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +950% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +542.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.6% |
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:
3.96 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
89.2 g
Water:
4.18 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +209.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +277.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +132.2% |
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Carbs
~89.2g
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
0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.669 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +541.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +213.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 383kcal | 369kcal |
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| Protein | 5.6g | 3.96g |
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| Fats | 5.2g | 1.68g |
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| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 24.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 78g | 87g |
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| Carbs | 83.7g | 89.2g |
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| Vitamin D | 148IU | 188IU |
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| Magnesium | 59mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 370mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 272mg | 76mg |
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| Iron | 16.7mg | 26.7mg |
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| Sugar | 37.2g | 35.43g |
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| Fiber | 5.7g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.039mg |
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| Zinc | 13.9mg | 0.15mg |
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| Starch | 46.1g |
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| Phosphorus | 222mg | 47mg |
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| Sodium | 564mg | 468mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1852IU | 1559IU |
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| Vitamin A | 527µg | 450µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 4.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.369mg | 0.055mg |
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| Selenium | 6.5µg | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 1.903mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 1.73mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 27.667mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 3.573mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 370µg | 382µg |
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| Choline | 12.2mg | 1.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1g | 0.451g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 0.265g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 0.669g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.028mg |
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| Threonine | 0.13mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.149mg |
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| Leucine | 0.633mg |
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| Lysine | 0.028mg |
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| Methionine | 0.065mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.223mg |
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| Valine | 0.195mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg |
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| Fructose | 1.67g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.629g |
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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%
296%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
114%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.549g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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 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.