Cap'n Crunch Cereal vs. General Mills Trix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cap'n Crunch Cereal and General Mills Trix Cereal different?
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal is richer in Folate, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while General Mills Trix Cereal is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D.
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal covers your daily need of Folate 295% more than General Mills Trix Cereal.
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than General Mills Trix Cereal. Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains 3.346g of Saturated Fat, while General Mills Trix Cereal contains 0.5g.
Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TRIX types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2745.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +314.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1483.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +116.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.4% |
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:
4.9 g
Fats:
3.79 g
Carbs:
86.19 g
Water:
1.89 g
Other:
3.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.2% |
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Carbs
~86.19g
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
0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -85.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +180.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.1% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 398kcal | 384kcal |
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| Protein | 4.39g | 4.9g |
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| Fats | 5.12g | 3.79g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 83.01g | 82.29g |
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| Carbs | 85.51g | 86.19g |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 125IU |
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| Magnesium | 55mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 313mg |
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| Potassium | 186mg | 162mg |
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| Iron | 19.42mg | 16.89mg |
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| Sugar | 44.32g | 32g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.117mg |
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| Zinc | 16.16mg | 14.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 167mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 754mg | 500mg |
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| Vitamin A | 148IU | 2344IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 669µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.747mg |
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| Selenium | 6.5µg | 6.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.614mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.822mg | 1.89mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 21.465mg | 18.79mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.138mg | 2.18mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 4.69µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1.3µg |
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| Folate | 1555µg | 375µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Choline | 8.6mg | 10.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.346g | 0.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.639g | 1.79g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.747g | 1.39g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
136%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Trix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.846g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.