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

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Summary of differences between Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Chinese cuisine

  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal covers your daily need of Folate 378% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains 49 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinese cuisine. While Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains 1.614mg of Vitamin B1, Chinese cuisine contains only 0.033mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 +1649.5%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.7%
Contains more Zinc +977.3%
Contains more Copper +126.5%
Contains more Manganese +408.2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Equal in Potassium - 204
Equal in Selenium - 6.7
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 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Iron +1649.5%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.7%
Contains more Zinc +977.3%
Contains more Copper +126.5%
Contains more Manganese +408.2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Equal in Potassium - 204
Equal in Selenium - 6.7

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 B1 +4790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1526.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1228%
Contains more Folate +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +752.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +8450%
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1526.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1228%
Contains more Folate +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +752.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +8450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1073%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Water +3052.8%
Equal in Fats - 5.3
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Carbs +1073%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Water +3052.8%
Equal in Fats - 5.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.1%
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.1%

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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cap'n Crunch Cereal Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 83.01g 5.79g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 4.39g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.12g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 85.51g 7.29g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 398kcal 105kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 44.32g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 2.5g 1.5g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calcium 11mg 22mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 19.42mg 1.11mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 55mg 15mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Phosphorus 167mg 76mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Potassium 186mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 754mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 16.16mg 1.5mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.111mg 0.049mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Manganese 0.747mg 0.147mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 6.5µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 148IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 1.614mg 0.033mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.822mg 0.055mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 21.465mg 1.32mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 2.138mg 0.161mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 1555µg 45µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 0.6µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Trans Fat 0.02g 0.058g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Saturated Fat 3.346g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.639g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cap'n Crunch Cereal Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.368g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cap'n Crunch Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171642/nutrients
  2. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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