Cap'n Crunch Cereal vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Lucky Charms Cereal
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal is richer in Folate, while Lucky Charms Cereal is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
- Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 283% more than Cap'n Crunch Cereal.
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 2 times more Folate than Lucky Charms Cereal. Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 1555µg of Folate, while Lucky Charms Cereal has 741µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS.
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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.
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Calcium
+3845.5%
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Iron
+14.7%
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Magnesium
+34.5%
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Phosphorus
+73.1%
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Potassium
+19.4%
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Sodium
-14.1%
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Zinc
+15.2%
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Copper
+91.9%
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Manganese
+190.9%
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Selenium
+124.6%
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Calcium
+3845.5%
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Iron
+14.7%
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Magnesium
+34.5%
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Phosphorus
+73.1%
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Potassium
+19.4%
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Sodium
-14.1%
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Zinc
+15.2%
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Copper
+91.9%
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Manganese
+190.9%
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Selenium
+124.6%
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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Vitamin E
+37.8%
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Folate
+109.9%
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Vitamin A
+1807.4%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+17.9%
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Vitamin B5
+202.8%
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Vitamin B6
+40.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.737
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.723
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Vitamin E
+37.8%
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Folate
+109.9%
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Vitamin A
+1807.4%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+17.9%
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Vitamin B5
+202.8%
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Vitamin B6
+40.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.737
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.723
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+74.7%
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Water
+66%
Equal in Fats - 5.02
Equal in Carbs - 80.89
Equal in Other - 2.27
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4.39 g
Fats:
5.12 g
Carbs:
85.51 g
Water:
2.5 g
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2.48 g
Protein:
7.67 g
Fats:
5.02 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
4.15 g
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2.27 g
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Protein
+74.7%
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Water
+66%
Equal in Fats - 5.02
Equal in Carbs - 80.89
Equal in Other - 2.27
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-73.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+148.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+106.4%
Saturated Fat:
3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.747 g
Saturated Fat:
0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.542 g
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Saturated Fat
-73.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+148.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+106.4%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 83.01g | 75.89g |
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| Protein | 4.39g | 7.67g |
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| Fats | 5.12g | 5.02g |
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| Carbs | 85.51g | 80.89g |
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| Calories | 398kcal | 380kcal |
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| Starch | 37.17g |
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| Fructose | 0.8g |
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| Sugar | 44.32g | 36.13g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 5g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 434mg |
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| Iron | 19.42mg | 22.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 55mg | 74mg |
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| Phosphorus | 167mg | 289mg |
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| Potassium | 186mg | 222mg |
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| Sodium | 754mg | 648mg |
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| Zinc | 16.16mg | 18.62mg |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.213mg |
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| Manganese | 0.747mg | 2.173mg |
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| Selenium | 6.5µg | 14.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 148IU | 2823IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 847µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 156IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.9µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.614mg | 1.737mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.822mg | 1.723mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 21.465mg | 25.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.439mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.138mg | 3.01mg |
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| Folate | 1555µg | 741µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 6.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1.4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 0.013g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.346g | 0.885g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.639g | 1.586g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.747g | 1.542g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.486g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g |
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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
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318%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
219%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lucky Charms Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.461g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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 ($)