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General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Sweet potato chips

  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs have more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Sweet potato chips have more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 233% more than Sweet potato chips.
  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 26 times more Zinc than Sweet potato chips. While General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 13.9mg of Zinc, Sweet potato chips contain only 0.53mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Snacks, sweet potato chips, 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.
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
5
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5
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
Contains more Calcium +527.1%
Contains more Iron +687.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.1%
Contains more Zinc +2522.6%
Contains more Selenium +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +240.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +178.4%
Contains more Manganese +265.6%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 627% 43% 96% 24% 74% 380% 50% 49% 36%
Sweet potato chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Contains more Calcium +527.1%
Contains more Iron +687.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.1%
Contains more Zinc +2522.6%
Contains more Selenium +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +240.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +178.4%
Contains more Manganese +265.6%

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.
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
8
:
4
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +893.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +786%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246.2%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1178.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
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%
Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1421% 197% 0% 0% 22% 38% 40% 94% 124% 28% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +893.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +786%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246.2%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1178.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
3
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2
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
Contains more Protein +90.5%
Contains more Carbs +47.3%
Contains more Fats +522.1%
Contains more Water +150.6%
Equal in Other - 3.38
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
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
Sweet potato chips
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more Protein +90.5%
Contains more Carbs +47.3%
Contains more Fats +522.1%
Contains more Water +150.6%
Equal in Other - 3.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
1
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2
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +438.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482.1%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
21% 35% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g
Sweet potato chips
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +438.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482.1%

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 Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cocoa Puffs Sweet potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 78g 48.02g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Protein 5.6g 2.94g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Fats 5.2g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 83.7g 56.82g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calories 383kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Sugar 37.2g 8.82g Sweet potato chips
Fiber 5.7g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Calcium 370mg 59mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Iron 16.7mg 2.12mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Magnesium 59mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Phosphorus 222mg 145mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Potassium 272mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 564mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 13.9mg 0.53mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Copper 0.148mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.369mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 6.5µg 2.1µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A 1852IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 527µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.7mg 9.82mg Sweet potato 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 0.088mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 0.161mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B3 18.5mg 2.088mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B5 0.388mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 1.852mg 0.535mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Folate 370µg 37µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B12 5.6µg 0µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin K 2.1µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.17mg Sweet potato chips
Leucine 0.287mg Sweet potato chips
Lysine 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.09mg Sweet potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.096mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 1g 2.941g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.1g 12.224g Sweet potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cocoa Puffs Sweet potato 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
168%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.941g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
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.

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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.