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

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What are the differences between Tortilla chips and General Mills Cocoa Puffs?

  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs are richer than Tortilla chips in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 218% more.

We used Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS types 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 Magnesium +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -41.8%
Contains more Calcium +249.1%
Contains more Iron +998.7%
Contains more Potassium +49.5%
Contains more Zinc +907.2%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Contains more Selenium +47.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 222
Equal in Manganese - 0.369
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 627% 43% 96% 24% 74% 380% 50% 49% 36%
Contains more Magnesium +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -41.8%
Contains more Calcium +249.1%
Contains more Iron +998.7%
Contains more Potassium +49.5%
Contains more Zinc +907.2%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Contains more Selenium +47.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 222
Equal in Manganese - 0.369

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +895.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +46200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +934.6%
Contains more Folate +2983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1455.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
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 E +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +895.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +46200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +934.6%
Contains more Folate +2983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1455.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.8%
Contains more Fats +297.7%
Contains more Water +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +23.5%
Contains more Other +105.6%
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 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 Protein +26.8%
Contains more Fats +297.7%
Contains more Water +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +23.5%
Contains more Other +105.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +412.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
21% 35% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +412.8%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Tortilla chips General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips General Mills Cocoa Puffs Opinion
Net carbs 62.38g 78g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Protein 7.1g 5.6g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 5.2g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 83.7g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calories 472kcal 383kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g 37.2g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 5.7g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calcium 106mg 370mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Iron 1.52mg 16.7mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Magnesium 84mg 59mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 222mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 272mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Sodium 328mg 564mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg 13.9mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Copper 0.097mg 0.148mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Manganese 0.388mg 0.369mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 6.5µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A 4IU 1852IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 527µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.7mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 0IU 148IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin D 0µg 3.7µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin C 0mg 22.2mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 1.4mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 1.6mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 18.5mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.388mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 1.852mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Folate 12µg 370µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 5.6µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin K 20.9µg 2.1µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g 0g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Saturated Fat 2.811g 1g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 1.7g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 2.1g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortilla chips 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
25%
Tortilla chips
234%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
148%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.