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Cap'n Crunch Cereal vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 382% higher.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 25 times more Vitamin B6 than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 2.138mg of Vitamin B6, Mozzarella cheese sticks have only 0.084mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks.

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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 Iron +2211.9%
Contains more Magnesium +161.9%
Contains more Potassium +53.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.2%
Contains more Zinc +716.2%
Contains more Copper +65.7%
Contains more Manganese +105.8%
Contains more Calcium +2909.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.4%
Contains more Selenium +149.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 729% 40% 72% 17% 99% 441% 37% 98% 36%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Contains more Iron +2211.9%
Contains more Magnesium +161.9%
Contains more Potassium +53.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.2%
Contains more Zinc +716.2%
Contains more Copper +65.7%
Contains more Manganese +105.8%
Contains more Calcium +2909.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.4%
Contains more Selenium +149.2%

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 B1 +976%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2090.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2445.2%
Contains more Folate +5880.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4133.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 13% 0% 0% 404% 421% 403% 9% 494% 1167% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +976%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2090.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2445.2%
Contains more Folate +5880.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +214.1%
Contains more Protein +208.9%
Contains more Fats +249%
Contains more Water +1405.2%
Contains more Other +50%
4% 5% 86% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.39 g
Fats: 5.12 g
Carbs: 85.51 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.48 g
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more Carbs +214.1%
Contains more Protein +208.9%
Contains more Fats +249%
Contains more Water +1405.2%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +570.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.3%
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +570.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cap'n Crunch Cereal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cap'n Crunch Cereal Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Net carbs 83.01g 25.62g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 4.39g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 5.12g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 85.51g 27.22g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 398kcal 324kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 44.32g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 2.5g 1.6g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calcium 11mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 19.42mg 0.84mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 55mg 21mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Phosphorus 167mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 186mg 121mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sodium 754mg 1008mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Zinc 16.16mg 1.98mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.111mg 0.067mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Manganese 0.747mg 0.363mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 6.5µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 148IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 1.614mg 0.15mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.822mg 0.257mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 21.465mg 0.98mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 2.138mg 0.084mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 1555µg 26µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 0.6µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Trans Fat 0.02g 0.372g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Saturated Fat 3.346g 6.643g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 0.639g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cap'n Crunch Cereal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.297g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cap'n Crunch Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171642/nutrients
  2. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/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.