General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are general Mills Cocoa Puffs and plantain chips different?
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs are higher than plantain chips in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin A.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 233% more than plantain chips.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 40 times more vitamin B2 than plantain chips. General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 1.6mg of vitamin B2, while plantain chips contain 0.04mg.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs are lower in saturated fat.
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Snacks, plantain chips, salted 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 CalciumCalcium | +4011.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1621.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3656.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1525% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +663.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2053.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +302.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +957.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1261.9% |
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:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +145.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +469% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
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
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +231.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +459% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 0µg | 233% |
| Iron | 16.7mg | 0.97mg | 197% |
| Zinc | 13.9mg | 0.37mg | 123% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 0.04mg | 120% |
| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 0.802mg | 111% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 0.065mg | 111% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 0.46mg | 107% |
| Folate | 370µg | 35µg | 84% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 11.739g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 527µg | 69µg | 51% |
| Fats | 5.2g | 29.59g | 38% |
| Calcium | 370mg | 9mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 8.337g | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5.04mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 28.6µg | 22% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 78mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 148IU | 0IU | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 202mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 786mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 1.1mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 6.5µg | 0.4µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 32.1mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.7g | 5.632g | 10% |
| Fiber | 5.7g | 3.5g | 9% |
| Calories | 383kcal | 531kcal | 7% |
| Protein | 5.6g | 2.28g | 7% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 63.84g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.198mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.369mg | 0.276mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 78g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.2g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.185g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.337g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)