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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +345.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +584.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1276.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +139% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +441.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1739.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +363% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +320% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +74.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.4% |
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:
10.42 g
Fats:
1.37 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
8.04 g
Other:
3.86 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +279.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +346.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~76.31g
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Other
~3.86g
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
0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.377 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +355.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +457% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 383kcal | 359kcal |
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| Protein | 5.6g | 10.42g |
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| Fats | 5.2g | 1.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 4.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 78g | 75.11g |
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| Carbs | 83.7g | 76.31g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 148IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 59mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 370mg | 83mg |
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| Potassium | 272mg | 188mg |
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| Iron | 16.7mg | 2.44mg |
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| Sugar | 37.2g | 1.53g |
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| Fiber | 5.7g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.166mg |
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| Zinc | 13.9mg | 1.01mg |
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| Starch | 71.23g |
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| Phosphorus | 222mg | 154mg |
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| Sodium | 564mg | 1303mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1852IU | 14IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 527µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.369mg | 0.882mg |
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| Selenium | 6.5µg | 32.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 0.603mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 6.127mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 0.715mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 0.02µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 370µg | 212µg |
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| Choline | 12.2mg | 17.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1g | 0.307g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 0.373g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 0.377g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.086mg |
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| Threonine | 0.221mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.279mg |
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| Leucine | 0.523mg |
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| Lysine | 0.189mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg |
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| Valine | 0.374mg |
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| Histidine | 0.15mg |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.693g)
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 - 739mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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 ($)
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.