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Cap'n Crunch Cereal vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Clif Bar

  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Clif Bar is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 359% higher.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Clif Bar. While Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 21.465mg of Vitamin B3, Clif Bar has only 4.412mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors.

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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 +193.4%
Contains more Zinc +266.4%
Contains more Calcium +3245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +167.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +76%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Copper +297.3%
Contains more Manganese +187.3%
Contains more Selenium +216.9%
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 111% 249% 105% 126% 37% 26% 121% 147% 280% 113%
Contains more Iron +193.4%
Contains more Zinc +266.4%
Contains more Calcium +3245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +167.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +76%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Copper +297.3%
Contains more Manganese +187.3%
Contains more Selenium +216.9%

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 +640%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.6%
Contains more Folate +1217.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6033.3%
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 2% 5% 0% 294% 138% 87% 83% 133% 136% 89% 166% 92%
Contains more Vitamin A +640%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.6%
Contains more Folate +1217.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6033.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Contains more Protein +235.1%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Water +340%
Contains more Other +19.8%
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
15% 6% 65% 11% 3%
Protein: 14.71 g
Fats: 5.88 g
Carbs: 65.44 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 2.97 g
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Contains more Protein +235.1%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Water +340%
Contains more Other +19.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.1%
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.182 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.1%

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 Clif Bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cap'n Crunch Cereal Clif Bar Opinion
Net carbs 83.01g 58.04g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 4.39g 14.71g Clif Bar
Fats 5.12g 5.88g Clif Bar
Carbs 85.51g 65.44g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 398kcal 346kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sugar 44.32g 31.62g Clif Bar
Fiber 2.5g 7.4g Clif Bar
Calcium 11mg 368mg Clif Bar
Iron 19.42mg 6.62mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 55mg 147mg Clif Bar
Phosphorus 167mg 294mg Clif Bar
Potassium 186mg 412mg Clif Bar
Sodium 754mg 195mg Clif Bar
Zinc 16.16mg 4.41mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.111mg 0.441mg Clif Bar
Manganese 0.747mg 2.146mg Clif Bar
Selenium 6.5µg 20.6µg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 148IU 20IU Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.24mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 88.2mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 1.614mg 0.551mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.822mg 0.375mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 21.465mg 4.412mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 2.206mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 2.138mg 0.588mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 1555µg 118µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.32µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 0.6µg 36.8µg Clif Bar
Trans Fat 0.02g 0g Clif Bar
Saturated Fat 3.346g 1.471g Clif Bar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.639g 1.093g Clif Bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 2.182g Clif Bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cap'n Crunch Cereal Clif Bar
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
102%
Clif Bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
131%
Clif Bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.875g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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 ($)
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. Clif Bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174799/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.