Golden Grahams Cereal vs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Golden Grahams Cereal and General Mills Cocoa Puffs?
- Golden Grahams Cereal is richer in Manganese, yet General Mills Cocoa Puffs are richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Folate.
- Golden Grahams Cereal's daily need coverage for Manganese is 64% higher.
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, GOLDEN GRAHAMS and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +39.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +126.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.1% |
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 CholineCholine | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
85.1 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.6g
~equal in
Carbs
~83.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 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 | -60% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~1.7g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 374kcal | 383kcal |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 5.6g |
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| Fats | 3.2g | 5.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 19.4mg | 22.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 79.5g | 78g |
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| Carbs | 85.1g | 83.7g |
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| Vitamin D | 129IU | 148IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 59mg |
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| Calcium | 323mg | 370mg |
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| Potassium | 206mg | 272mg |
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| Iron | 14.5mg | 16.7mg |
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| Sugar | 35g | 37.2g |
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| Fiber | 5.6g | 5.7g |
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| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.148mg |
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| Zinc | 12.1mg | 13.9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 129mg | 222mg |
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| Sodium | 772mg | 564mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1613IU | 1852IU |
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| Vitamin A | 472µg | 527µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.2µg | 3.7µg |
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| Manganese | 1.848mg | 0.369mg |
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| Selenium | 5.6µg | 6.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.2mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.4mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 16.1mg | 18.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.388mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.613mg | 1.852mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.8µg | 5.6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 323µg | 370µg |
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| Choline | 15.2mg | 12.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 1g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.6g | 1.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 2.1g |
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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
188%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Golden Grahams Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Golden Grahams Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
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 ($)