Potato salad vs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between potato salad and general Mills Cocoa Puffs
- Potato salad has less vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin A, and calcium.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 233% more than potato salad.
Food varieties used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +293.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1847.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2469.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4383.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +326.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +265.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.5% |
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 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +122% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1546.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1718.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1978.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1213.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5185.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4122.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +649.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
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 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 5.6µg | 233% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 16.7mg | 201% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 1.852mg | 132% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 13.9mg | 124% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 1.6mg | 118% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 18.5mg | 110% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 1.4mg | 110% |
| Folate | 7µg | 370µg | 91% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 527µg | 55% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 370mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 222mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 83.7g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 148IU | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.7µg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5.7g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 22.2mg | 14% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 383kcal | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.369mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 2.1g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 59mg | 10% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 5.6g | 6% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 5.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 6.5µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.148mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.388mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 564mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 1g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Caffeine | 6mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 254mg | 272mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% |
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
13%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)