General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between general Mills Cocoa Puffs and potato chips
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs have more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin A; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 233% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
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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 | +1441.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +924.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1175.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +368.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +738.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +712.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +383.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +722.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1201.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +952.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +207.4% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +565.4% |
~equal in
Water
~1.9g
~equal in
Other
~3.6g
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +478.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +479.5% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 0µg | 233% |
| Iron | 16.7mg | 1.63mg | 188% |
| Zinc | 13.9mg | 1.09mg | 116% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 0.197mg | 108% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 0.167mg | 103% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 0.66mg | 92% |
| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 3.827mg | 92% |
| Folate | 370µg | 45µg | 81% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 12.17g | 67% |
| Vitamin A | 527µg | 0µg | 59% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 9.11mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 10.96g | 45% |
| Fats | 5.2g | 34.6g | 45% |
| Calcium | 370mg | 24mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 1275mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 8mg | 24% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.7g | 9.84g | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 148IU | 0IU | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.306mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 22.1µg | 17% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 52.9g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 31.1mg | 10% |
| Calories | 383kcal | 536kcal | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 165mg | 8% |
| Choline | 12.2mg | 37.5mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5.7g | 4.8g | 4% |
| Selenium | 6.5µg | 8.1µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.369mg | 0.44mg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.6g | 7g | 3% |
| Caffeine | 6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 67mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 78g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.2g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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