Cap'n Crunch Cereal vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cap'n Crunch Cereal and plantain chips?
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in folate, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, yet plantain chips are higher in vitamin C and vitamin E.
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for folate is 380% more.
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 46 times more vitamin B2 than plantain chips. While cap'n Crunch Cereal has 1.822mg of vitamin B2, plantain chips have only 0.04mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower.
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Snacks, plantain chips, salted 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 CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1902.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4267.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1525% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +322.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +2383.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +4455% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2576.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +364.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4342.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +885.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +712.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +658.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4666.7% |
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:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +477.9% |
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
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +781.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1471.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 1555µg | 35µg | 380% |
| Iron | 19.42mg | 0.97mg | 231% |
| Zinc | 16.16mg | 0.37mg | 144% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.822mg | 0.04mg | 137% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.614mg | 0.065mg | 129% |
| Vitamin B3 | 21.465mg | 0.802mg | 129% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.138mg | 0.46mg | 129% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.747g | 11.739g | 73% |
| Fats | 5.12g | 29.59g | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 32.1mg | 36% |
| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 5.04mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 754mg | 202mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 3.346g | 8.337g | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 28.6µg | 23% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Manganese | 0.747mg | 0.276mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 1.1mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 786mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 167mg | 78mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.639g | 5.632g | 12% |
| Selenium | 6.5µg | 0.4µg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.198mg | 10% |
| Calories | 398kcal | 531kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 85.51g | 63.84g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 69µg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.39g | 2.28g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 3.5g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 71mg | 4% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 83.01g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 44.32g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | 0.185g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | 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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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.