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General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs are higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in Manganese.
  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 232% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Snacks, shrimp cracker.

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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 Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +774.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Zinc +907.2%
Contains more Magnesium +22%
Contains more Copper +49.3%
Contains more Manganese +479.9%
Contains more Selenium +409.2%
Equal in Sodium - 571
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 627% 43% 96% 24% 74% 380% 50% 49% 36%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 52% 82% 18% 75% 38% 74% 280% 181%
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +774.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Zinc +907.2%
Contains more Magnesium +22%
Contains more Copper +49.3%
Contains more Manganese +479.9%
Contains more Selenium +409.2%
Equal in Sodium - 571

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1658.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +603.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +757.4%
Contains more Folate +1508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27900%
Contains more Vitamin E +368.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +509.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 66% 0% 0% 67% 21% 50% 20% 50% 18% 3% 32%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1658.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +603.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +757.4%
Contains more Folate +1508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27900%
Contains more Vitamin E +368.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +509.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +41.6%
Contains more Other +60.2%
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Fats +243.5%
Contains more Water +655.6%
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
7% 18% 59% 14% 2%
Protein: 7.14 g
Fats: 17.86 g
Carbs: 59.09 g
Water: 13.6 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Carbs +41.6%
Contains more Other +60.2%
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Fats +243.5%
Contains more Water +655.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +370.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.1%
21% 35% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g
31% 46% 23%
Saturated Fat: 5.357 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.971 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +370.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.1%

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 Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Opinion
Net carbs 78g 53.49g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Protein 5.6g 7.14g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fats 5.2g 17.86g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 83.7g 59.09g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calories 383kcal 426kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 30.36g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fructose 0.02g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 37.2g 21.43g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fiber 5.7g 5.6g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calcium 370mg 20mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Iron 16.7mg 1.91mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Magnesium 59mg 72mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 222mg 191mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Potassium 272mg 193mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Sodium 564mg 571mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Zinc 13.9mg 1.38mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Copper 0.148mg 0.221mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 0.369mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 6.5µg 33.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin A 1852IU 0IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A RAE 527µg 0µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin E 0.7mg 3.28mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin D 148IU 0IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin D 3.7µg 0µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin C 22.2mg 0mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B1 1.4mg 0.264mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 0.091mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B3 18.5mg 2.631mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B5 0.388mg 0.321mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B6 1.852mg 0.216mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Folate 370µg 23µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B12 5.6µg 0.02µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin K 2.1µg 12.8µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.094mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Threonine 0.2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Isoleucine 0.242mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Leucine 0.489mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lysine 0.208mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Methionine 0.126mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Valine 0.306mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Histidine 0.192mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Trans Fat 0g 0.066g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Saturated Fat 1g 5.357g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 7.997g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 2.1g 3.971g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cocoa Puffs Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
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
27%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.357g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173160/nutrients

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

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