General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Lasagne different?
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs are higher than Lasagne in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin A, and Calcium.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 220% more than Lasagne.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 24 times more Iron than Lasagne. General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 16.7mg of Iron, while Lasagne contains 0.71mg.
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types were 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 | +195% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2252.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1497.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.6% |
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 | +788% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +323.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2062.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1110.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1418% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1597% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1441.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +90.2% |
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:
7.28 g
Fats:
4.92 g
Carbs:
15.36 g
Water:
70.87 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +444.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3837.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~4.92g
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
2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +385% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~1.758g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 383kcal | 135kcal |
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| Protein | 5.6g | 7.28g |
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| Fats | 5.2g | 4.92g |
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| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 2.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 78g | 13.66g |
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| Carbs | 83.7g | 15.36g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 148IU | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 59mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 370mg | 88mg |
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| Potassium | 272mg | 196mg |
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| Iron | 16.7mg | 0.71mg |
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| Sugar | 37.2g | 3.11g |
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| Fiber | 5.7g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 13.9mg | 0.87mg |
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| Starch | 9.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 222mg | 115mg |
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| Sodium | 564mg | 373mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1852IU | 437IU |
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| Vitamin A | 527µg | 41µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.85mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.369mg | 0.193mg |
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| Selenium | 6.5µg | 15.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 1.528mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 0.323mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 7µg |
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| Folate | 370µg | 24µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.196g |
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| Choline | 12.2mg | 23.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1g | 2.348g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 1.758g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 0.433g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg |
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| Threonine | 0.219mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.224mg |
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| Leucine | 0.578mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.164mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.329mg |
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| Valine | 0.285mg |
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| Histidine | 0.183mg |
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| Fructose | 1.04g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.026g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.322g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is cheaper (difference - $3)
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