General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between general Mills Cocoa Puffs and popcorn
- Popcorn has less vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, zinc, folate, vitamin A, and calcium.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 233% more than popcorn.
- Popcorn contains 53 times less calcium than general Mills Cocoa Puffs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 370mg of calcium, while popcorn contains 7mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.
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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 | +5185.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +423.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +351.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +144.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +201.6% |
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 | +5170% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +141.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1827.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +701.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1079.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1093.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73.8% |
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:
12.94 g
Fats:
4.54 g
Carbs:
77.78 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
1.42 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.4% |
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Carbs
~77.78g
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
0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.318 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 0µg | 233% |
| Iron | 16.7mg | 3.19mg | 169% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 0.157mg | 130% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 0.083mg | 117% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 0.104mg | 108% |
| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 2.308mg | 101% |
| Zinc | 13.9mg | 3.08mg | 98% |
| Folate | 370µg | 31µg | 85% |
| Vitamin A | 527µg | 10µg | 57% |
| Calcium | 370mg | 7mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 5.7g | 14.5g | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.369mg | 1.113mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 8mg | 24% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 22% | |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 144mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 148IU | 0IU | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 358mg | 19% |
| Protein | 5.6g | 12.94g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.262mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.5µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.29mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 0.637g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.2mg | 21.2mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.7g | 0.95g | 2% |
| Caffeine | 6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 329mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 77.78g | 2% |
| Fats | 5.2g | 4.54g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 2.318g | 1% |
| Calories | 383kcal | 387kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 78g | 63.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.2g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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 ($)
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.