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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 111% 24% 626% 49% 379% 95% 74% 48% 35%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +527.1%
Contains more IronIron +687.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2522.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +209.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 74% 111% 14% 111% 350% 369% 347% 23% 427% 700% 5.3% 278% 6.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +893.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +786%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1178.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +299.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1066.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 ProteinProtein +90.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.3%
Contains more FatsFats +522.1%
Contains more WaterWater +150.6%
~equal in Other ~3.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 35% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.1 g
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +438.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cocoa Puffs Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 383kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 5.6g 2.94g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Fats 5.2g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 22.2mg 0mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Net carbs 78g 48.02g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Carbs 83.7g 56.82g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin D 148IU 0IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Magnesium 59mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Calcium 370mg 59mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Potassium 272mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 16.7mg 2.12mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Sugar 37.2g 8.82g Sweet potato chips
Fiber 5.7g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.148mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 13.9mg 0.53mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Phosphorus 222mg 145mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Sodium 564mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 1852IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 527µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.7mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 3.7µg 0µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Manganese 0.369mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 6.5µg 2.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 5.6µg 0µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin K 2.1µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 370µg 37µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Choline 12.2mg 36.6mg 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
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cocoa Puffs Sweet potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
217%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
157%
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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