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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal vs. Cap'n Crunch Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and Cap'n Crunch Cereal different?

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, and Vitamin C, however, Cap'n Crunch Cereal is richer in Folate, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is 338% higher.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES and Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH 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 Iron +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +587.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.3%
Contains more Potassium +144.7%
Contains more Zinc +10673.3%
Contains more Copper +184.6%
Contains more Manganese +1258.2%
Contains more Selenium +97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1002% 6% 21% 7% 62% 5% 14% 8% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 729% 40% 72% 17% 99% 441% 37% 98% 36%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +587.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.3%
Contains more Potassium +144.7%
Contains more Zinc +10673.3%
Contains more Copper +184.6%
Contains more Manganese +1258.2%
Contains more Selenium +97%

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 A +953.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +785.7%
Contains more Folate +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.822
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 94% 2% 141% 81% 476% 400% 519% 13% 825% 287% 1013% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +953.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +785.7%
Contains more Folate +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.822

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +67.2%
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Fats +204.8%
Contains more Other +153.1%
Equal in Carbs - 85.51
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
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
Contains more Water +67.2%
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Fats +204.8%
Contains more Other +153.1%
Equal in Carbs - 85.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.7%
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Cap'n Crunch Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 87g 83.01g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 3.96g 4.39g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Fats 1.68g 5.12g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Carbs 89.2g 85.51g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calories 369kcal 398kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Starch 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fructose 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 35.43g 44.32g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fiber 2.2g 2.5g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calcium 3mg 11mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Iron 26.7mg 19.42mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 8mg 55mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Phosphorus 47mg 167mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Potassium 76mg 186mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sodium 468mg 754mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Zinc 0.15mg 16.16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.039mg 0.111mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Manganese 0.055mg 0.747mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 3.3µg 6.5µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A 1559IU 148IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 450µg 7µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.62mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin D 188IU 0IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 4.7µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin C 24.2mg 0mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.903mg 1.614mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.73mg 1.822mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 27.667mg 21.465mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.145mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B6 3.573mg 2.138mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Folate 382µg 1555µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 0µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.6µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Tryptophan 0.028mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Threonine 0.13mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Isoleucine 0.149mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Leucine 0.633mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Lysine 0.028mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Methionine 0.065mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.223mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Valine 0.195mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Histidine 0.112mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.451g 3.346g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.265g 0.639g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 0.747g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
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
321%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.895g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cap'n Crunch Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171642/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.