Cap'n Crunch Cereal vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cap'n Crunch Cereal and lo mein
- Lo mein has less folate, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal covers your daily folate needs 382% more than lo mein.
- Lo mein contains 45 times less zinc than cap'n Crunch Cereal. Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains 16.16mg of zinc, while lo mein contains 0.36mg.
- Lo mein has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat.
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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 | +292.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1715% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4388.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +271.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +211.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
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 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3334% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1369.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3044.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5453.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2016.7% |
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:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +117.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +324.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2753.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~4.77g
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
0.464 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.592g
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 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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| Folate | 1555µg | 28µg | 382% |
| Iron | 19.42mg | 1.07mg | 229% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.138mg | 0.068mg | 159% |
| Zinc | 16.16mg | 0.36mg | 144% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.822mg | 0.124mg | 131% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.614mg | 0.047mg | 131% |
| Vitamin B3 | 21.465mg | 0.81mg | 129% |
| Manganese | 0.747mg | 0.24mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 85.51g | 20.16g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 167mg | 45mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 754mg | 430mg | 14% |
| Calories | 398kcal | 121kcal | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.346g | 0.464g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 12.7µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 14mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 6.5µg | 11.7µg | 9% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.747g | 1.291g | 4% |
| Fats | 5.12g | 2.35g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.27mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.39g | 4.77g | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 83.01g | 18.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 44.32g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 8.9mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.639g | 0.592g | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
224%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.882g)
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.