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

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Summary of differences between jerky and general Mills Cocoa Puffs

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin A, and zinc in general Mills Cocoa Puffs is higher than in jerky.
  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 192% more than jerky.
  • Jerky contains 4 times more sodium than general Mills Cocoa Puffs. While jerky contains 2081mg of sodium, general Mills Cocoa Puffs contain only 564mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 111% 24% 626% 49% 379% 95% 74% 48% 35%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more IronIron +208.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +232.4%

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.
Jerky
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 74% 176% 14% 56% 350% 369% 347% 23% 427% 700% 5.3% 278% 6.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +794.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1026.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +968.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +934.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +465.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +176.1%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
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 ProteinProtein +492.9%
Contains more FatsFats +392.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1197.8%
Contains more OtherOther +84.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +660.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
21% 35% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +565%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky General Mills Cocoa Puffs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 5.6µg 192%
Iron 5.42mg 16.7mg 141%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 1.852mg 129%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 1.6mg 112%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 18.5mg 105%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 1.4mg 104%
Sodium 2081mg 564mg 66%
Folate 134µg 370µg 59%
Vitamin A 0µg 527µg 59%
Protein 33.2g 5.6g 55%
Zinc 8.11mg 13.9mg 53%
Saturated fat 10.85g 1g 45%
Calcium 20mg 370mg 35%
Fats 25.6g 5.2g 31%
Phosphorus 407mg 222mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.2mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 1.7g 24%
Carbs 11g 83.7g 24%
Choline 109.1mg 12.2mg 18%
Vitamin D 11IU 148IU 17%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 3.7µg 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Fiber 1.8g 5.7g 16%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.369mg 11%
Potassium 597mg 272mg 10%
Copper 0.227mg 0.148mg 9%
Selenium 10.7µg 6.5µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.1g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.388mg 5%
Caffeine 0mg 6mg 2%
Magnesium 51mg 59mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.7mg 1%
Calories 410kcal 383kcal 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 78g N/A
Sugar 9g 37.2g N/A
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.1µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Jerky
217%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
148%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs contains less Sodium (difference - 1517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.