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.
- 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +777% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1056.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +161.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +22100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +46200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +114.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.22 g
Fats:
1.81 g
Carbs:
80.49 g
Water:
3.5 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +94.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +187.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~83.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.78 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 | -66% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +709.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 361kcal | 383kcal |
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| Protein | 11.22g | 5.6g |
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| Fats | 1.81g | 5.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 22.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 67.49g | 78g |
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| Carbs | 80.49g | 83.7g |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 148IU |
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| Magnesium | 124mg | 59mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 370mg |
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| Potassium | 400mg | 272mg |
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| Iron | 28mg | 16.7mg |
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| Sugar | 8.86g | 37.2g |
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| Fiber | 13g | 5.7g |
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| Copper | 0.34mg | 0.148mg |
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| Zinc | 2.07mg | 13.9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 467mg | 222mg |
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| Sodium | 465mg | 564mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 1852IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 527µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.7µg |
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| Manganese | 3.236mg | 0.369mg |
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| Selenium | 9.1µg | 6.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.65mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.62mg | 18.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.872mg | 0.388mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.86mg | 1.852mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 5.6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 345µg | 370µg |
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| Choline | 31.9mg | 12.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.34g | 1g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.21g | 1.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.78g | 2.1g |
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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
69%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
209%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape-Nuts Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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 ($)