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General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Tamale different?

  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs are higher than Tamale in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 211% more than Tamale.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Tamales (Navajo) types were used in this article.

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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
9
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Calcium +1175.9%
Contains more Iron +1268.9%
Contains more Magnesium +168.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.2%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains more Zinc +839.2%
Contains more Copper +134.9%
Contains more Manganese +112.1%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Equal in Selenium - 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%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +1175.9%
Contains more Iron +1268.9%
Contains more Magnesium +168.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.2%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains more Zinc +839.2%
Contains more Copper +134.9%
Contains more Manganese +112.1%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Equal in Selenium - 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
12
:
0
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1063.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1195.1%
Contains more Folate +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +937%
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%
Tamale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1063.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1195.1%
Contains more Folate +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +937%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
2
:
3
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Carbs +361.9%
Contains more Other +168.1%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Fats +17.7%
Contains more Water +3683.3%
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
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Carbs +361.9%
Contains more Other +168.1%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Fats +17.7%
Contains more Water +3683.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
2
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.1%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
21% 35% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.1%

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 Tamale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cocoa Puffs Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 78g 15.02g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Protein 5.6g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 5.2g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 83.7g 18.12g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calories 383kcal 153kcal General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 37.2g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 5.7g 3.1g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calcium 370mg 29mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Iron 16.7mg 1.22mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Magnesium 59mg 22mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Phosphorus 222mg 99mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Potassium 272mg 131mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Sodium 564mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 13.9mg 1.48mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Copper 0.148mg 0.063mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Manganese 0.369mg 0.174mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Selenium 6.5µg 6µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A 1852IU 0IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A RAE 527µg 0µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin D 148IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin D 3.7µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin C 22.2mg 1.7mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B1 1.4mg 0.05mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 0.08mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B3 18.5mg 1.59mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B5 0.388mg 0.205mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B6 1.852mg 0.143mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Folate 370µg 15µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B12 5.6µg 0.54µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin K 2.1µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Saturated Fat 1g 2.396g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 2.1g 0.688g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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General Mills Cocoa Puffs Tamale
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
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.