Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Cap'n Crunch Cereal vs. Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats different?

  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal is richer in Folate, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats are higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal covers your daily need of Folate 306% more than Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains 23 times more Zinc than Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats. Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains 16.16mg of Zinc, while Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contain 0.69mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Cereal types were used in this article.

Infographic

Cap'n Crunch Cereal vs Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats infographic
Infographic link

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 +223.7%
Contains more Magnesium +161.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.4%
Contains more Potassium +264.7%
Contains more Zinc +2242%
Contains more Selenium +14%
Contains less Sodium -24.8%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Copper - 0.107
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 3% 225% 15% 27% 5% 74% 19% 36% 0% 32%
Contains more Iron +223.7%
Contains more Magnesium +161.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.4%
Contains more Potassium +264.7%
Contains more Zinc +2242%
Contains more Selenium +14%
Contains less Sodium -24.8%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Copper - 0.107

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 E +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Folate +367%
Contains more Vitamin A +1026.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
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 101% 8% 99% 67% 313% 326% 314% 0% 384% 250% 625% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Folate +367%
Contains more Vitamin A +1026.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Water +40%
Equal in Protein - 4.3
Equal in Carbs - 85.59
Equal in Other - 2.42
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
4% 4% 86% 4% 2%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 85.59 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Water +40%
Equal in Protein - 4.3
Equal in Carbs - 85.59
Equal in Other - 2.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.8%
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
39% 52% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.89 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.8%

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 Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
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 Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Opinion
Net carbs 83.01g 85.19g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Protein 4.39g 4.3g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Fats 5.12g 4.19g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Carbs 85.51g 85.59g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Calories 398kcal 395kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sugar 44.32g 29.6g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Fiber 2.5g 0.4g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calcium 11mg 10mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Iron 19.42mg 6mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 55mg 21mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Phosphorus 167mg 62mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Potassium 186mg 51mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sodium 754mg 567mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Zinc 16.16mg 0.69mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.111mg 0.107mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Manganese 0.747mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 6.5µg 5.7µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A 148IU 1667IU Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 500µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.36mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin D 0IU 133IU Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin C 0mg 20mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B1 1.614mg 1.25mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.822mg 1.41mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 21.465mg 16.7mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.145mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B6 2.138mg 1.66mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 1555µg 333µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 5µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Trans Fat 0.02g 1.6g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Saturated Fat 3.346g 0.89g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Monounsaturated Fat 0.639g 1.2g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 0.2g Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cap'n Crunch Cereal Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
207%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
43%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.456g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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

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.