Kellogg's Special K vs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kellogg's Special K and general Mills Cocoa Puffs different?
- Kellogg's Special K is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, iron, vitamin E, selenium, vitamin C, and protein, while general Mills Cocoa Puffs are higher in zinc and calcium.
- Kellogg's Special K covers your daily need for vitamin B12 575% more than general Mills Cocoa Puffs.
- Kellogg's Special K contains 22 times more vitamin E than general Mills Cocoa Puffs. Kellogg's Special K contains 15.3mg of vitamin E, while general Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 0.7mg.
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +67.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +744.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +391.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1508.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +413.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1914.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +362.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +206.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2085.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +247.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +246.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +248.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2000% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 5.6µg | 575% |
| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 1.852mg | 353% |
| Folate | 1290µg | 370µg | 230% |
| Iron | 28mg | 16.7mg | 141% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 13.9mg | 120% |
| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 0.7mg | 97% |
| Selenium | 54.9µg | 6.5µg | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 22.2mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 370mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 18.5mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 222mg | 25% |
| Protein | 17.79g | 5.6g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 1.4mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 1.6mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 5.7g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.369mg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 59mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 2.1g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 53mg | 272mg | 6% |
| Fats | 1.79g | 5.2g | 5% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 564mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 83.7g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.148mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 500µg | 527µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 1g | 3% |
| Vitamin D* | 134 IU | 148 IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 3.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Calories | 377kcal | 383kcal | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4.7g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 212kcal | 684kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 27g | 26g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.8 | 3.8 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 72g | 78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.69g | 37.2g | N/A |
| Choline | 11mg | 12.2mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.79 g
Fats:
1.79 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
4.02 g
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +217.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +190.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 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 | -60% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +466.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +425% |
