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

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What are the differences between General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Penne?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs are richer than Penne in Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium.
General Mills Cocoa Puffs' daily need coverage for Iron is 199% more.
The amount of Sodium in Penne is lower.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types 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.

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Penne

Contains more Calcium +315.7%

Contains more Iron +1987.5%

Contains more Magnesium +96.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +88.1%

Contains more Potassium +123%

Contains more Zinc +1163.6%

Contains less Sodium -56%

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Penne

Contains more Calcium +315.7%

Contains more Iron +1987.5%

Contains more Magnesium +96.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +88.1%

Contains more Potassium +123%

Contains more Zinc +1163.6%

Contains less Sodium -56%

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

Penne

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Penne

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Penne

Contains more Fats +30%

Contains more Carbs +398.2%

Contains more Other +236.4%

Contains more Water +3922.2%

Equal in Protein - 5.7

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Protein: 5.6 g

Fats: 5.2 g

Carbs: 83.7 g

Water: 1.8 g

Other: 3.7 g

Penne

Protein: 5.7 g

Fats: 4 g

Carbs: 16.8 g

Water: 72.4 g

Other: 1.1 g

Contains more Fats +30%

Contains more Carbs +398.2%

Contains more Other +236.4%

Contains more Water +3922.2%

Equal in Protein - 5.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Penne

Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +425%

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g

Penne

Saturated Fat: 2.3 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +425%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	78g	14.1g
Protein	5.6g	5.7g
Fats	5.2g	4g
Carbs	83.7g	16.8g
Calories	383kcal	126kcal
Sugar	37.2g	1.9g
Fiber	5.7g	2.7g
Calcium	370mg	89mg
Iron	16.7mg	0.8mg
Magnesium	59mg	30mg
Phosphorus	222mg	118mg
Potassium	272mg	122mg
Sodium	564mg	248mg
Zinc	13.9mg	1.1mg
Copper	0.148mg
Manganese	0.369mg
Selenium	6.5µg
Vitamin A	1852IU	0IU
Vitamin A RAE	527µg
Vitamin E	0.7mg
Vitamin D	148IU	0IU
Vitamin D	3.7µg	0µg
Vitamin C	22.2mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	1.4mg
Vitamin B2	1.6mg
Vitamin B3	18.5mg
Vitamin B5	0.388mg
Vitamin B6	1.852mg
Folate	370µg
Vitamin B12	5.6µg
Vitamin K	2.1µg
Cholesterol	0mg	12mg
Trans Fat	0g	0.2g
Saturated Fat	1g	2.3g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.7g	1g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.1g	0.4g

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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%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

148%

20%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.3g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.3g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)

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?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)