Kix Cereal vs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kix Cereal and general Mills Cocoa Puffs different?
- Kix Cereal has more iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, manganese, zinc, vitamin B2, and calcium than general Mills Cocoa Puffs.
- Daily need coverage for iron for kix Cereal is 191% higher.
- Kix Cereal contains 3 times more manganese than general Mills Cocoa Puffs. While kix Cereal contains 1.13mg of manganese, general Mills Cocoa Puffs contain only 0.369mg.
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX 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 CalciumCalcium | +54.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +206.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +950% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.69 g
Fats:
3.46 g
Carbs:
82.82 g
Water:
2.79 g
Other:
3.24 g
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.2% |
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Carbs
~83.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.576 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.277 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 | -42.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 32mg | 16.7mg | 191% |
| Folate | 787µg | 370µg | 104% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.955mg | 1.4mg | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 879µg | 527µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 24.25mg | 18.5mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.3mg | 1.852mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 1.13mg | 0.369mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 17.42mg | 13.9mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2mg | 1.6mg | 31% |
| Starch | 58.47g | 24% | |
| Calcium | 570mg | 370mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8.8g | 5.7g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 189mg | 222mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.277g | 2.1g | 5% |
| Selenium | 8.5µg | 6.5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 25.4mg | 22.2mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.69g | 5.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.7µg | 5.6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.522mg | 0.388mg | 3% |
| Fats | 3.46g | 5.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.576g | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 133IU | 148IU | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.99g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 3.7µg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 12.2mg | 1% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 383kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 564mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.148mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 272mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.02g | 78g | N/A |
| Carbs | 82.82g | 83.7g | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.76g | 37.2g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.025g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.971mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.016g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.21g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
286%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.424g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.