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

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Important differences between Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Pilaf

  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal has more Folate, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Pilaf is richer in Selenium.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 336% more.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains 21 times more Vitamin B2 than Pilaf. Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains 1.822mg of Vitamin B2, while Pilaf contains 0.087mg.
  • Pilaf contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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 +695.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -42.1%
Contains more Zinc +1500%
Contains more Calcium +654.5%
Contains more Copper +49.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.1%
Contains more Selenium +398.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 154
Equal in Potassium - 188
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Iron +695.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -42.1%
Contains more Zinc +1500%
Contains more Calcium +654.5%
Contains more Copper +49.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.1%
Contains more Selenium +398.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 154
Equal in Potassium - 188

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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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1994.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.5%
Contains more Folate +633.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +393.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1994.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.5%
Contains more Folate +633.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +393.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +273.7%
Contains more Carbs +12.1%
Contains more Protein +137.4%
Contains more Water +221.6%
Contains more Other +55.6%
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
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +273.7%
Contains more Carbs +12.1%
Contains more Protein +137.4%
Contains more Water +221.6%
Contains more Other +55.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cap'n Crunch Cereal Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 83.01g 75.11g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 4.39g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 5.12g 1.37g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Carbs 85.51g 76.31g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 398kcal 359kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 44.32g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 2.5g 1.2g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calcium 11mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 19.42mg 2.44mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 55mg 32mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Phosphorus 167mg 154mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Potassium 186mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 754mg 1303mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Zinc 16.16mg 1.01mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.111mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.747mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 6.5µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 148IU 14IU Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 4µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.04mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 1.614mg 0.603mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.822mg 0.087mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 21.465mg 6.127mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 2.138mg 0.4mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 1555µg 212µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.5µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Trans Fat 0.02g 0g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 3.346g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.639g 0.373g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 0.377g Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cap'n Crunch Cereal Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.039g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
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 - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.