General Mills Franken Berry vs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are General Mills Franken Berry and General Mills Cocoa Puffs different?
- General Mills Franken Berry is higher in Selenium, however, General Mills Cocoa Puffs are richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from General Mills Cocoa Puffs is 46% higher.
- General Mills Franken Berry contains 3 times more Selenium than General Mills Cocoa Puffs. While General Mills Franken Berry contains 19.8µg of Selenium, General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain only 6.5µg.
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, FRANKENBERRY and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS are the varieties 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +204.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22% |
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 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
85.4 g
Water:
1.89 g
Other:
2.91 g
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.6g
~equal in
Carbs
~83.7g
~equal in
Water
~1.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +22.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 386kcal | 383kcal |
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| Protein | 5.5g | 5.6g |
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| Fats | 4.3g | 5.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 18.2mg | 22.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 81.2g | 78g |
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| Carbs | 85.4g | 83.7g |
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| Vitamin D | 121IU | 148IU |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 59mg |
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| Calcium | 303mg | 370mg |
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| Potassium | 163mg | 272mg |
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| Iron | 13.6mg | 16.7mg |
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| Sugar | 27.29g | 37.2g |
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| Fiber | 4.2g | 5.7g |
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.148mg |
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| Zinc | 11.39mg | 13.9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 222mg |
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| Sodium | 458mg | 564mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1515IU | 1852IU |
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| Vitamin A | 420µg | 527µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.77mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3µg | 3.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.369mg |
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| Selenium | 19.8µg | 6.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.1mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.29mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 15.19mg | 18.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.51mg | 1.852mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.5µg | 5.6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 303µg | 370µg |
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| Choline | 10.9mg | 12.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 1g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.09g | 1.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.39g | 2.1g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
174%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
123%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Franken Berry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Franken Berry contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Franken Berry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.5g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)