Cap'n Crunch Cereal vs. Post Golden Crisp Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Post Golden Crisp Cereal
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal has more Folate, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Post Golden Crisp Cereal has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin D.
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal covers your daily need of Folate 296% more than Post Golden Crisp Cereal.
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains 8 times more Sodium than Post Golden Crisp Cereal. While Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains 754mg of Sodium, Post Golden Crisp Cereal contains only 95mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GOLDEN CRISP.
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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 IronIron | +189.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +188.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +647.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +320.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1777% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.5% |
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:
5.5 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
90.1 g
Water:
1.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +201.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +78.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~90.1g
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
0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.6 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.6g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 398kcal | 380kcal |
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| Protein | 4.39g | 5.5g |
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| Fats | 5.12g | 1.7g |
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| Net carbs | 83.01g | 85.1g |
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| Carbs | 85.51g | 90.1g |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 296IU |
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| Magnesium | 55mg | 59mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 186mg | 176mg |
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| Iron | 19.42mg | 6.7mg |
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| Sugar | 44.32g | 53.6g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 5g |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.2mg |
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| Zinc | 16.16mg | 5.6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 167mg | 227mg |
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| Sodium | 754mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin A | 148IU | 2778IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 832µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 7.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.747mg |
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| Selenium | 6.5µg | 48.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.614mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.822mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 21.465mg | 18.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.138mg | 1.9mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 5.6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 0.9µg |
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| Folate | 1555µg | 370µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Choline | 8.6mg | 13.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.346g | 0.2g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.639g | 0.6g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.747g | 0.6g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
222%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.146g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.28g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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