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

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Significant differences between Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Pupusas

  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while Pupusas are higher in Selenium.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal covers your daily Folate needs 388% more than Pupusas.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 21 times more Vitamin B2 than Pupusas. Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 1.822mg of Vitamin B2, while Pupusas have 0.087mg.
  • Pupusas are lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 3.3% 16% 728% 37% 441% 72% 98% 97% 35%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 15% 23% 38% 22% 44% 69% 56% 21% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.7%
Contains more IronIron +1822.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +897.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +369.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~162mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8.9% 12% 0% 404% 420% 402% 8.7% 493% 0% 1.5% 1166% 4.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 5% 7% 21% 21% 20% 44% 38% 53% 35% 2.8% 3% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1844.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1994.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +804.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +829.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +38775%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +341.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +346.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
12% 10% 23% 53% 2%
Protein: 11.51 g
Fats: 10.43 g
Carbs: 23.02 g
Water: 53.12 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +271.5%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +162.2%
Contains more FatsFats +103.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2024.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.747 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.205 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +520.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.166g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cap'n Crunch Cereal Pupusas Opinion
Calories 398kcal 232kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 4.39g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 5.12g 10.43g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Net carbs 83.01g 20.42g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Carbs 85.51g 23.02g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 55mg 38mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calcium 11mg 49mg Pupusas
Potassium 186mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 19.42mg 1.01mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sugar 44.32g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 2.5g 2.6g Pupusas
Copper 0.111mg 0.065mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Zinc 16.16mg 1.62mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 167mg 162mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sodium 754mg 426mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 148IU 84IU Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A 7µg 10µg Pupusas
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.35mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.747mg 0.159mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 6.5µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 1.614mg 0.083mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.822mg 0.087mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 21.465mg 2.373mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 2.138mg 0.23mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1.1µg Pupusas
Folate 1555µg 4µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Trans Fat 0.02g 0.083g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Choline 8.6mg 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.346g 3.166g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.639g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 2.205g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cap'n Crunch Cereal Pupusas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
225%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Pupusas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167663/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.