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

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What are the differences between Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Lasagne?

  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, yet Lasagne is higher in Selenium.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 383% more.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 27 times more Iron than Lasagne. While Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 19.42mg of Iron, Lasagne has only 0.71mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lasagne is lower.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared 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.
Contains more Iron +2635.2%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.2%
Contains more Zinc +1757.5%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +287%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains less Sodium -50.5%
Contains more Selenium +144.6%
Equal in Potassium - 196
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 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +2635.2%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.2%
Contains more Zinc +1757.5%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +287%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains less Sodium -50.5%
Contains more Selenium +144.6%
Equal in Potassium - 196

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 +2205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2362.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1304.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1652.5%
Contains more Folate +6379.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +195.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%
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 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2362.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1304.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1652.5%
Contains more Folate +6379.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +195.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +456.7%
Contains more Other +58%
Contains more Protein +65.8%
Contains more Water +2734.8%
Equal in Fats - 4.92
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% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Carbs +456.7%
Contains more Other +58%
Contains more Protein +65.8%
Contains more Water +2734.8%
Equal in Fats - 4.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.1%
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cap'n Crunch Cereal Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 83.01g 13.66g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 4.39g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 5.12g 4.92g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Carbs 85.51g 15.36g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 398kcal 135kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 44.32g 3.11g Lasagne
Fiber 2.5g 1.7g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calcium 11mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 19.42mg 0.71mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 55mg 20mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Phosphorus 167mg 115mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Potassium 186mg 196mg Lasagne
Sodium 754mg 373mg Lasagne
Zinc 16.16mg 0.87mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.111mg 0.09mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Manganese 0.747mg 0.193mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 6.5µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 148IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 1.614mg 0.07mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.822mg 0.074mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 21.465mg 1.528mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 2.138mg 0.122mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 1555µg 24µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 0.6µg 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Trans Fat 0.02g 0.196g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Saturated Fat 3.346g 2.348g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 0.639g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 0.433g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cap'n Crunch Cereal Lasagne
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
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.998g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients

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

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