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Popcorn vs. Cap'n Crunch Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Popcorn and Cap'n Crunch Cereal

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Cap'n Crunch Cereal has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Cap'n Crunch Cereal is 381% higher.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 6 times less Fiber than Popcorn. Popcorn has 14.5g of Fiber, while Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 2.5g.
  • Popcorn is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH.

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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 +161.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.4%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +136%
Contains more Manganese +49%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +508.8%
Contains more Zinc +424.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 729% 40% 72% 17% 99% 441% 37% 98% 36%
Contains more Magnesium +161.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.4%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +136%
Contains more Manganese +49%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +508.8%
Contains more Zinc +424.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1451.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2095.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +830%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1261.8%
Contains more Folate +4916.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1451.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2095.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +830%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1261.8%
Contains more Folate +4916.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +194.8%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Fats +12.8%
Contains more Other +74.6%
Equal in Carbs - 85.51
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 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 Protein +194.8%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Fats +12.8%
Contains more Other +74.6%
Equal in Carbs - 85.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.3%
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Cap'n Crunch Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 83.01g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 12.94g 4.39g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 5.12g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Carbs 77.78g 85.51g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 387kcal 398kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 44.32g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 2.5g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 11mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Iron 3.19mg 19.42mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 144mg 55mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 167mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 186mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 754mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 16.16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.262mg 0.111mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.747mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 6.5µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A 196IU 148IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 7µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.62mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 1.614mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 1.822mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 21.465mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.145mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 2.138mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 31µg 1555µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0.6µg Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.02g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 3.346g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 0.639g Popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.747g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn 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
17%
Popcorn
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.709g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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 ($)
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/nutrients
  2. 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.