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

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Differences between Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Pork skins

  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Pork skins are richer in Selenium.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 389% higher.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 93 times more Vitamin B6 than Pork skins. While Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 2.138mg of Vitamin B6, Pork skins have only 0.023mg.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Snacks, pork skins, plain.

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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 +2106.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.5%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Zinc +2785.7%
Contains more Copper +18.1%
Contains more Manganese +982.6%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Selenium +530.8%
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 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Contains more Iron +2106.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.5%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Zinc +2785.7%
Contains more Copper +18.1%
Contains more Manganese +982.6%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Selenium +530.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +270%
Contains more Vitamin E +17%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1530.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9195.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.6%
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 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +270%
Contains more Vitamin E +17%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1530.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9195.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.9%
Contains more Protein +1296.4%
Contains more Fats +511.3%
Contains more Other +125.8%
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
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.9%
Contains more Protein +1296.4%
Contains more Fats +511.3%
Contains more Other +125.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2213%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +387.3%
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2213%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +387.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cap'n Crunch Cereal Pork skins Opinion
Net carbs 83.01g 0g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 4.39g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 5.12g 31.3g Pork skins
Carbs 85.51g 0g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 398kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Sugar 44.32g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 2.5g 0g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calcium 11mg 30mg Pork skins
Iron 19.42mg 0.88mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 55mg 11mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Phosphorus 167mg 85mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Potassium 186mg 127mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sodium 754mg 1818mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Zinc 16.16mg 0.56mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.111mg 0.094mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Manganese 0.747mg 0.069mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 6.5µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 148IU 40IU Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.53mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 1.614mg 0.099mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.822mg 0.283mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 21.465mg 1.549mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 2.138mg 0.023mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 1555µg 0µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Tryptophan 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Trans Fat 0.02g Pork skins
Saturated Fat 3.346g 11.37g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.639g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 3.64g Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cap'n Crunch Cereal Pork skins
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
20%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 1064mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.