Cap'n Crunch Cereal vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cap'n Crunch Cereal and arepa
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal has more iron, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, and copper; however, arepa is higher in calcium.
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal covers your daily iron needs 230% more than arepa.
- Arepa contains 43 times less vitamin B2 than cap'n Crunch Cereal. Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains 1.822mg of vitamin B2, while arepa contains 0.042mg.
- Arepa has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).
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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 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% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +709.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.2% |
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.
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +771.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +483.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.39 g
Fats:
5.12 g
Carbs:
85.51 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
2.48 g
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1932% |
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Fats
~5.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.346 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.747 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.902 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.989 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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| Folate | 1555µg | 389% | |
| Iron | 19.42mg | 1.04mg | 230% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.138mg | 0.107mg | 156% |
| Zinc | 16.16mg | 0.8mg | 140% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.822mg | 0.042mg | 137% |
| Vitamin B3 | 21.465mg | 0.888mg | 129% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.614mg | 0.07mg | 129% |
| Manganese | 0.747mg | 0.116mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 754mg | 270mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 85.51g | 37.14g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.03mg | 9% |
| Calories | 398kcal | 219kcal | 9% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 167mg | 117mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 27mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 61µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.639g | 1.514g | 2% |
| Protein | 4.39g | 5.48g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.747g | 0.989g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 3.5µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.346g | 2.902g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.202mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 6.5µg | 6.1µg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 4.4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 5.12g | 5.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 83.01g | 34.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 44.32g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.6g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.276mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g | N/A |
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
224%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
26%
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 ($)