General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Mozzarella cheese sticks
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs have more Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin A than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs' daily need coverage for Iron is 198% more.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 22 times more Vitamin B6 than Mozzarella cheese sticks. General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 1.852mg of Vitamin B6, while Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 0.084mg.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks.
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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 | +11.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1888.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +602% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +149.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +439.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +522.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1787.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +489.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1323.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1109.5% |
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:
13.56 g
Fats:
17.87 g
Carbs:
27.22 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
3.72 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +207.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +243.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1990.6% |
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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
6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.104 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +152.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 383kcal | 324kcal |
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| Protein | 5.6g | 13.56g |
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| Fats | 5.2g | 17.87g |
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| Vitamin C | 22.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 78g | 25.62g |
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| Carbs | 83.7g | 27.22g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin D | 148IU |
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| Magnesium | 59mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 370mg | 331mg |
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| Potassium | 272mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 16.7mg | 0.84mg |
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| Sugar | 37.2g | 2.83g |
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| Fiber | 5.7g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.067mg |
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| Zinc | 13.9mg | 1.98mg |
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| Starch | 21.67g |
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| Phosphorus | 222mg | 358mg |
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| Sodium | 564mg | 1008mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1852IU | 343IU |
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| Vitamin A | 527µg | 96µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.74mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.369mg | 0.363mg |
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| Selenium | 6.5µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 0.257mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 0.98mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 0.95µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 25.4µg |
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| Folate | 370µg | 26µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.372g |
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| Choline | 12.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1g | 6.643g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 4.287g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 5.104g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.175mg |
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| Threonine | 0.472mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.718mg |
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| Leucine | 1.468mg |
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| Lysine | 1.211mg |
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| Methionine | 0.411mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.811mg |
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| Valine | 0.934mg |
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| Histidine | 0.441mg |
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| Fructose | 0.2g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.524g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.306g |
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.643g)
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 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 ($)