General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Raisin Bran Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Raisin Bran Cereal
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Vitamin A, however, Raisin Bran Cereal is higher in Selenium, and Copper.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 128% more than Raisin Bran Cereal.
- Raisin Bran Cereal contains 11 times less Calcium than General Mills Cocoa Puffs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 370mg of Calcium, while Raisin Bran Cereal contains 33mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal.
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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 | +1021.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +243.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +493.8% |
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 | +118.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +288.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +121.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +97.5% |
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:
7.63 g
Fats:
1.87 g
Carbs:
80.37 g
Water:
7.5 g
Other:
2.63 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +178.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +316.7% |
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Carbs
~80.37g
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
0.424 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.908 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +376.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 383kcal | 342kcal |
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| Protein | 5.6g | 7.63g |
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| Fats | 5.2g | 1.87g |
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| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 78g | 70.17g |
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| Carbs | 83.7g | 80.37g |
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| Vitamin D | 148IU | 102IU |
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| Magnesium | 59mg | 136mg |
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| Calcium | 370mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 272mg | 546mg |
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| Iron | 16.7mg | 15.25mg |
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| Sugar | 37.2g | 33.04g |
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| Fiber | 5.7g | 10.2g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.508mg |
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| Zinc | 13.9mg | 6.36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 222mg | 339mg |
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| Sodium | 564mg | 466mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1852IU | 847IU |
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| Vitamin A | 527µg | 253µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 2.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.369mg |
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| Selenium | 6.5µg | 38.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 0.72mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 8.47mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 0.85mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 2.53µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 370µg | 339µg |
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| Choline | 12.2mg | 24.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1g | 0.424g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 0.357g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 0.908g |
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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
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107%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
149%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin Bran Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.576g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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.