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Grape-Nuts Cereal vs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Grape-Nuts Cereal and General Mills Cocoa Puffs different?

  • Grape-Nuts Cereal is higher in Iron, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, General Mills Cocoa Puffs are richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from General Mills Cocoa Puffs is 233% higher.
  • Grape-Nuts Cereal contains 9 times more Manganese than General Mills Cocoa Puffs. While Grape-Nuts Cereal contains 3.236mg of Manganese, General Mills Cocoa Puffs contain only 0.369mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal 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.
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal
8
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2
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +110.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Copper +129.7%
Contains more Manganese +777%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1056.3%
Contains more Zinc +571.5%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 1050% 89% 201% 36% 61% 57% 114% 423% 50%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 627% 43% 96% 24% 74% 380% 50% 49% 36%
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +110.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Copper +129.7%
Contains more Manganese +777%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1056.3%
Contains more Zinc +571.5%

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.
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal
1
:
11
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +46200%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +22100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 370
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.1
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 1% 163% 28% 162% 53% 199% 259% 0% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +46200%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +22100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 370
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal
2
:
3
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Contains more Protein +100.4%
Contains more Water +94.4%
Contains more Fats +187.3%
Contains more Other +24.2%
Equal in Carbs - 83.7
Grape-Nuts Cereal
11% 2% 80% 4% 3%
Protein: 11.22 g
Fats: 1.81 g
Carbs: 80.49 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.98 g
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
Contains more Protein +100.4%
Contains more Water +94.4%
Contains more Fats +187.3%
Contains more Other +24.2%
Equal in Carbs - 83.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal
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2
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +709.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.2%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.78 g
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
21% 35% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +709.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grape-Nuts Cereal General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grape-Nuts Cereal General Mills Cocoa Puffs Opinion
Net carbs 67.49g 78g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Protein 11.22g 5.6g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Fats 1.81g 5.2g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Carbs 80.49g 83.7g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calories 361kcal 383kcal General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Sugar 8.86g 37.2g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Fiber 13g 5.7g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calcium 32mg 370mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Iron 28mg 16.7mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Magnesium 124mg 59mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Phosphorus 467mg 222mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Potassium 400mg 272mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sodium 465mg 564mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Zinc 2.07mg 13.9mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Copper 0.34mg 0.148mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Manganese 3.236mg 0.369mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Selenium 9.1µg 6.5µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin A 4IU 1852IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 527µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.7mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin D 0IU 148IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin D 0µg 3.7µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin C 0.1mg 22.2mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B1 0.65mg 1.4mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 1.6mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B3 8.62mg 18.5mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B5 0.872mg 0.388mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.86mg 1.852mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Folate 345µg 370µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.6µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin K 2µg 2.1µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Saturated Fat 0.34g 1g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g 1.7g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.78g 2.1g General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grape-Nuts Cereal General Mills Cocoa Puffs
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
73%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
234%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
209%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
148%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
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 ($)

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. Grape-Nuts Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171647/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.