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

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Differences between Bran cereal and Cap'n Crunch Cereal

  • Bran cereal is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Cap'n Crunch Cereal is richer in Folate.
  • Bran cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 783% higher.
  • Bran cereal has 75 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cap'n Crunch Cereal. While Bran cereal has 522µg of Vitamin A RAE, Cap'n Crunch Cereal has only 7µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original 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 Calcium +3436.4%
Contains more Magnesium +558.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +588.6%
Contains more Potassium +448.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.8%
Contains more Copper +836.9%
Contains more Manganese +892%
Contains more Selenium +44.6%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 661% 259% 493% 90% 34% 339% 347% 967% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 729% 40% 72% 17% 99% 441% 37% 98% 36%
Contains more Calcium +3436.4%
Contains more Magnesium +558.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +588.6%
Contains more Potassium +448.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.8%
Contains more Copper +836.9%
Contains more Manganese +892%
Contains more Selenium +44.6%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%

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 +1080.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +631%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +461.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Folate +18.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 105% 24% 129% 67% 568% 626% 278% 64% 2770% 983% 2350% 14%
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 +1080.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +631%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +461.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Folate +18.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +199.3%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Contains more Carbs +15.2%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Equal in Fats - 5.12
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 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 +199.3%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Contains more Carbs +15.2%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Equal in Fats - 5.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.7%
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran cereal Cap'n Crunch Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 44.94g 83.01g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 13.14g 4.39g Bran cereal
Fats 4.9g 5.12g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Carbs 74.24g 85.51g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 259kcal 398kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Starch 21.8g Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g Bran cereal
Sugar 15.69g 44.32g Bran cereal
Fiber 29.3g 2.5g Bran cereal
Calcium 389mg 11mg Bran cereal
Iron 17.6mg 19.42mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 362mg 55mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 1150mg 167mg Bran cereal
Potassium 1020mg 186mg Bran cereal
Sodium 258mg 754mg Bran cereal
Zinc 12.4mg 16.16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 1.04mg 0.111mg Bran cereal
Manganese 7.41mg 0.747mg Bran cereal
Selenium 9.4µg 6.5µg Bran cereal
Vitamin A 1747IU 148IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A RAE 522µg 7µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 1.19mg 0.62mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 170IU 0IU Bran cereal
Vitamin D 4.3µg 0µg Bran cereal
Vitamin C 20mg 0mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 1.614mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 1.822mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 21.465mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 1.06mg 0.145mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 12mg 2.138mg Bran cereal
Folate 1310µg 1555µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 0µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0.6µg Bran cereal
Tryptophan 0.22mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg Bran cereal
Isoleucine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Leucine 0.7mg Bran cereal
Lysine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Methionine 0.17mg Bran cereal
Phenylalanine 0.48mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.28mg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 1.1g 3.346g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.89g 0.639g Bran cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 0.747g Bran cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran 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
664%
Bran cereal
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
Bran cereal
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.246g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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.