General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between general Mills Cocoa Puffs and tortilla chips?
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs are richer than tortilla chips in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin A, and calcium.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 218% more.
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +249.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +998.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +907.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2107.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +934.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1455.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2983.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +404.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +895.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59% |
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:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +297.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.7% |
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
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +233.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +412.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 0.36µg | 218% |
| Iron | 16.7mg | 1.52mg | 190% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 0.179mg | 129% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 0.07mg | 118% |
| Zinc | 13.9mg | 1.38mg | 114% |
| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 0.838mg | 110% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 0.14mg | 105% |
| Folate | 370µg | 12µg | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 527µg | 0µg | 59% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 10.769g | 58% |
| Calcium | 370mg | 106mg | 26% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Fats | 5.2g | 20.68g | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 148IU | 0IU | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 3.53mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 20.9µg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.7g | 5.664g | 10% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 328mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 2.811g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 84mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.097mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 67.78g | 5% |
| Calories | 383kcal | 472kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 6.5µg | 4.4µg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.6g | 7.1g | 3% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 182mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.369mg | 0.388mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 5.7g | 5.4g | 1% |
| Choline | 12.2mg | 19.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 78g | 62.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.2g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 225mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.812g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)