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

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What are the differences between Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Chinese lemon chicken?

  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, yet Chinese lemon chicken is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 387% more.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 32 times more Zinc than Chinese lemon chicken. While Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 16.16mg of Zinc, Chinese lemon chicken has only 0.51mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chinese lemon chicken is lower.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 3.3% 16% 728% 37% 441% 72% 98% 97% 35%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +243.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.5%
Contains more IronIron +1491.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3068.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +739.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +263.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8.9% 12% 0% 404% 420% 402% 8.7% 493% 0% 1.5% 1166% 4.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2945.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +468.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +755.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +17177.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3966.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +232.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +314.9%
Contains more OtherOther +93.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.4%
Contains more FatsFats +164.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2007.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.747 g
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +330.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +714.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cap'n Crunch Cereal Chinese lemon chicken Opinion
Calories 398kcal 252kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 4.39g 11.87g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 5.12g 13.55g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 83.01g 19.61g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Carbs 85.51g 20.61g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 55mg 16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calcium 11mg 40mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 186mg 161mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Iron 19.42mg 1.22mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sugar 44.32g 8.18g Chinese lemon chicken
Fiber 2.5g 1g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.111mg 0.04mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Zinc 16.16mg 0.51mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Starch 10.27g Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 167mg 136mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sodium 754mg 252mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 148IU 11IU Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A 7µg 3µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin E 0.62mg 1.28mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.747mg 0.089mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 6.5µg 13µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 1.614mg 0.053mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.822mg 0.07mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 21.465mg 3.776mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.52mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 2.138mg 0.25mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 0.6µg 24.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 1555µg 9µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Trans Fat 0.02g 0.068g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Choline 8.6mg 28.6mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 3.346g 2.033g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.639g 2.749g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 6.086g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cap'n Crunch Cereal Chinese lemon chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
225%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.313g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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 lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/nutrients

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

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