General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are general Mills Cocoa Puffs and kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats different?
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs have more iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3 than kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats.
- Daily need coverage for iron for general Mills Cocoa Puffs is 134% higher.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 37 times more calcium than kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats. While general Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 370mg of calcium, kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contain only 10mg.
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Cereal 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 | +181% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +433.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1914.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +258.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14% |
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 EVitamin E | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +110% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +388% |
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:
4.3 g
Fats:
4.19 g
Carbs:
85.59 g
Water:
3.5 g
Other:
2.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +94.4% |
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Carbs
~85.59g
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
0.89 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.2 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +950% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 16.7mg | 6mg | 134% |
| Zinc | 13.9mg | 0.69mg | 120% |
| Calcium | 370mg | 10mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 5µg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 62mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5.7g | 0.4g | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.369mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 1.41mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 1.66mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 1.25mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 0.2g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 16.7mg | 11% |
| Folate | 370µg | 333µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 21mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 272mg | 51mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.107mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.6g | 4.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 527µg | 500µg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.2mg | 2.5mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 3.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 148IU | 133IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Fats | 5.2g | 4.19g | 2% |
| Selenium | 6.5µg | 5.7µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 85.59g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 0.89g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.7g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Calories | 383kcal | 395kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 78g | 85.19g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 37.2g | 29.6g | N/A |
| Sodium | 564mg | 567mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.6g | N/A |
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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%
193%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)