Arepa vs. Cap'n Crunch Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Arepa and Cap'n Crunch Cereal
- Arepa has more Calcium, however, Cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Copper.
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal covers your daily Iron needs 230% more than Arepa.
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains 8 times less Calcium than Arepa. Arepa contains 89mg of Calcium, while Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains 11mg.
- Arepa has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) 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 CalciumCalcium | +709.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +103.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1767.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1920% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +544% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +113.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2205.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +4238.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2317.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1898.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
4.39 g
Fats:
5.12 g
Carbs:
85.51 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
2.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1932% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.7% |
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Fats
~5.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.989 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.747 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -13.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +136.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 219kcal | 398kcal |
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| Protein | 5.48g | 4.39g |
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| Fats | 5.38g | 5.12g |
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| Net carbs | 34.54g | 83.01g |
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| Carbs | 37.14g | 85.51g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 55mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 186mg |
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| Iron | 1.04mg | 19.42mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g | 44.32g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.5g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.111mg |
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| Zinc | 0.8mg | 16.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 117mg | 167mg |
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| Sodium | 270mg | 754mg |
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| Vitamin A | 213IU | 148IU |
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| Vitamin A | 61µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.62mg |
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| Manganese | 0.116mg | 0.747mg |
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| Selenium | 6.1µg | 6.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 1.614mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 1.822mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 21.465mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 2.138mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 1555µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.157g | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 4.4mg | 8.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.902g | 3.346g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.514g | 0.639g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 0.747g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg |
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| Valine | 0.276mg |
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| Histidine | 0.166mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
8%
225%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
157%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 484mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.444g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)