Cap'n Crunch Cereal vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Penne?
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal is richer in Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Penne is richer in Calcium.
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 233% higher.
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 23 times more Sugar than Penne. Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 44.32g of Sugar, while Penne has 1.9g.
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types in this comparison.
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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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2327.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1369.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +709.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +28% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +409% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2796% |
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
2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +56.5% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 398kcal | 126kcal |
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| Protein | 4.39g | 5.7g |
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| Fats | 5.12g | 4g |
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| Net carbs | 83.01g | 14.1g |
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| Carbs | 85.51g | 16.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Magnesium | 55mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 186mg | 122mg |
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| Iron | 19.42mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 44.32g | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.111mg |
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| Zinc | 16.16mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 167mg | 118mg |
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| Sodium | 754mg | 248mg |
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| Vitamin A | 148IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.62mg |
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| Manganese | 0.747mg |
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| Selenium | 6.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.614mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.822mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 21.465mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.138mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 1555µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 0.2g |
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| Choline | 8.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.346g | 2.3g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.639g | 1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.747g | 0.4g |
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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
225%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.046g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)