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

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Differences between Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Bran cereal

  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in Folate, however, Bran cereal is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Bran cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 783% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original.

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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 +10.3%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
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%
Equal in Iron - 17.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 729% 40% 72% 17% 99% 441% 37% 98% 36%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 661% 259% 493% 90% 34% 339% 347% 967% 52%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
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%
Equal in Iron - 17.6

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 B3 +45%
Contains more Folate +18.7%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Folate +18.7%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15.2%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Protein +199.3%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Equal in Fats - 4.9
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
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
Contains more Carbs +15.2%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Protein +199.3%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Equal in Fats - 4.9

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%
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 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.
Cap'n Crunch Cereal Bran 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 Cap'n Crunch Cereal Bran cereal Opinion
Net carbs 83.01g 44.94g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 4.39g 13.14g Bran cereal
Fats 5.12g 4.9g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Carbs 85.51g 74.24g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 398kcal 259kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Starch 21.8g Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g Bran cereal
Sugar 44.32g 15.69g Bran cereal
Fiber 2.5g 29.3g Bran cereal
Calcium 11mg 389mg Bran cereal
Iron 19.42mg 17.6mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 55mg 362mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 167mg 1150mg Bran cereal
Potassium 186mg 1020mg Bran cereal
Sodium 754mg 258mg Bran cereal
Zinc 16.16mg 12.4mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.111mg 1.04mg Bran cereal
Manganese 0.747mg 7.41mg Bran cereal
Selenium 6.5µg 9.4µg Bran cereal
Vitamin A 148IU 1747IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 522µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 0.62mg 1.19mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 0IU 170IU Bran cereal
Vitamin D 0µg 4.3µg Bran cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 20mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 1.614mg 2.27mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 1.822mg 2.71mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 21.465mg 14.8mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 1.06mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 2.138mg 12mg Bran cereal
Folate 1555µg 1310µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.8µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 0.6µg 5.2µg 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 0.02g 0g Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 3.346g 1.1g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.639g 0.89g Bran cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 2g Bran cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cap'n Crunch Cereal Bran 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
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
664%
Bran cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
335%
Bran 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.