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

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Significant differences between Granola and General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Granola has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Copper, however, General Mills Cocoa Puffs are richer in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
Granola covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 267% more than General Mills Cocoa Puffs.
General Mills Cocoa Puffs have 4 times less Copper than Granola. Granola has 0.6mg of Copper, while General Mills Cocoa Puffs have 0.148mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS.

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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.

Granola

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Magnesium +15.3%

Contains less Sodium -54.4%

Contains more Copper +305.4%

Contains more Selenium +166.2%

Contains more Calcium +1021.2%

Contains more Iron +351.4%

Contains more Potassium +26.5%

Contains more Zinc +80.5%

Equal in Phosphorus - 222

Granola

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Magnesium +15.3%

Contains less Sodium -54.4%

Contains more Copper +305.4%

Contains more Selenium +166.2%

Contains more Calcium +1021.2%

Contains more Iron +351.4%

Contains more Potassium +26.5%

Contains more Zinc +80.5%

Equal in Phosphorus - 222

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.

Granola

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Vitamin E +247.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.3%

Contains more Folate +120.5%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.3%

Contains more Vitamin A +21%

Contains more Vitamin D +76.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +270%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +61.5%

Granola

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Vitamin E +247.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.3%

Contains more Folate +120.5%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.3%

Contains more Vitamin A +21%

Contains more Vitamin D +76.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +270%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +61.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Granola

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Protein +55.4%

Contains more Water +94.4%

Contains more Other +208.3%

Equal in Fats - 5.2

Equal in Carbs - 83.7

Granola

Protein: 8.7 g

Fats: 5.7 g

Carbs: 80.9 g

Water: 3.5 g

Other: 1.2 g

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Protein: 5.6 g

Fats: 5.2 g

Carbs: 83.7 g

Water: 1.8 g

Other: 3.7 g

Contains more Protein +55.4%

Contains more Water +94.4%

Contains more Other +208.3%

Equal in Fats - 5.2

Equal in Carbs - 83.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Granola

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%

Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%

Granola

Saturated Fat: 1.39 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%

Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	73.9g	78g
Protein	8.7g	5.6g
Fats	5.7g	5.2g
Carbs	80.9g	83.7g
Calories	389kcal	383kcal
Sugar	28.3g	37.2g
Fiber	7g	5.7g
Calcium	33mg	370mg
Iron	3.7mg	16.7mg
Magnesium	68mg	59mg
Phosphorus	228mg	222mg
Potassium	215mg	272mg
Sodium	257mg	564mg
Zinc	7.7mg	13.9mg
Copper	0.6mg	0.148mg
Manganese		0.369mg
Selenium	17.3µg	6.5µg
Vitamin A	1531IU	1852IU
Vitamin A RAE	459µg	527µg
Vitamin E	2.43mg	0.7mg
Vitamin D	82IU	148IU
Vitamin D	2.1µg	3.7µg
Vitamin C	6mg	22.2mg
Vitamin B1	0.76mg	1.4mg
Vitamin B2	0.87mg	1.6mg
Vitamin B3	10.2mg	18.5mg
Vitamin B5		0.388mg
Vitamin B6	4.08mg	1.852mg
Folate	816µg	370µg
Vitamin B12	12µg	5.6µg
Vitamin K	1.3µg	2.1µg
Saturated Fat	1.39g	1g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.5g	1.7g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.6g	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

322%

234%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

85%

148%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Granola is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.39g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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.