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

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A recap on differences between Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Potato sticks

  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Potato sticks are higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal covers your daily Folate needs 379% more than Potato sticks.
  • Potato sticks contain 17 times less Vitamin B1 than Cap'n Crunch Cereal. Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains 1.614mg of Vitamin B1, while Potato sticks contain 0.096mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Snacks, potato sticks.

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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 +755.5%
Contains more Zinc +1532.3%
Contains more Manganese +76.6%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +565.1%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Copper +183.8%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 172
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 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Contains more Iron +755.5%
Contains more Zinc +1532.3%
Contains more Manganese +76.6%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +565.1%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Copper +183.8%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 172

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1470.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +568.1%
Contains more Folate +3787.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1369.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3583.3%
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 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1470.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +568.1%
Contains more Folate +3787.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1369.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3583.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +60.4%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Fats +571.9%
Contains more Other +37.1%
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
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Carbs +60.4%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Fats +571.9%
Contains more Other +37.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2296.3%
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2296.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cap'n Crunch Cereal Potato sticks Opinion
Net carbs 83.01g 49.9g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 4.39g 6.7g Potato sticks
Fats 5.12g 34.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 85.51g 53.3g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 398kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Sugar 44.32g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 2.5g 3.4g Potato sticks
Calcium 11mg 18mg Potato sticks
Iron 19.42mg 2.27mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 55mg 64mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 167mg 172mg Potato sticks
Potassium 186mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Sodium 754mg 633mg Potato sticks
Zinc 16.16mg 0.99mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.111mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.747mg 0.423mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 6.5µg 8.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin A 148IU 0IU Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin E 0.62mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 1.614mg 0.096mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.822mg 0.116mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 21.465mg 4.785mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 2.138mg 0.32mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 1555µg 40µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin K 0.6µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.02g Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 3.346g 8.88g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.639g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 17.9g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cap'n Crunch Cereal Potato sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
55%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.534g)
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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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. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.