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

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Summary of differences between General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Pilaf

  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs have more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, while Pilaf have more Selenium.
  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 232% more than Pilaf.
  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 132 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pilaf. While General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 527µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pilaf contains only 4µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
7
:
3
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Calcium +345.8%
Contains more Iron +584.4%
Contains more Magnesium +84.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains less Sodium -56.7%
Contains more Zinc +1276.2%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +139%
Contains more Selenium +398.5%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 627% 43% 96% 24% 74% 380% 50% 49% 36%
Pilaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Calcium +345.8%
Contains more Iron +584.4%
Contains more Magnesium +84.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains less Sodium -56.7%
Contains more Zinc +1276.2%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +139%
Contains more Selenium +398.5%

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
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
11
:
1
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +13128.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1650%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +441.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1739.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363%
Contains more Folate +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27900%
Contains more Vitamin K +320%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.3%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 112% 14% 111% 74% 350% 370% 347% 24% 428% 278% 700% 6%
Pilaf
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +13128.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1650%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +441.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1739.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363%
Contains more Folate +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27900%
Contains more Vitamin K +320%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
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3
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Fats +279.6%
Contains more Protein +86.1%
Contains more Water +346.7%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31
Equal in Other - 3.86
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
6% 5% 84% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 3.7 g
Pilaf
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +279.6%
Contains more Protein +86.1%
Contains more Water +346.7%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31
Equal in Other - 3.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
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1
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
21% 35% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g
Pilaf
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
General Mills Cocoa Puffs Pilaf
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cocoa Puffs Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 78g 75.11g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Protein 5.6g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 5.2g 1.37g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Carbs 83.7g 76.31g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calories 383kcal 359kcal General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 37.2g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 5.7g 1.2g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calcium 370mg 83mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Iron 16.7mg 2.44mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Magnesium 59mg 32mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Phosphorus 222mg 154mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Potassium 272mg 188mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Sodium 564mg 1303mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Zinc 13.9mg 1.01mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Copper 0.148mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.369mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 6.5µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 1852IU 14IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A RAE 527µg 4µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.04mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin D 148IU 0IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin D 3.7µg 0µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin C 22.2mg 4.1mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B1 1.4mg 0.603mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 0.087mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B3 18.5mg 6.127mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B5 0.388mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 1.852mg 0.4mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Folate 370µg 212µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B12 5.6µg 0.02µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.5µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Saturated Fat 1g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 0.373g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.1g 0.377g General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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General Mills Cocoa Puffs Pilaf
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.693g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.