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

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Differences between Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Tortellini

  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Tortellini is richer in Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 370% higher.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 50 times more Vitamin B6 than Tortellini. While Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 2.138mg of Vitamin B6, Tortellini has only 0.043mg.
  • Tortellini has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased.

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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 +1194.7%
Contains more Magnesium +161.9%
Contains more Potassium +109%
Contains more Zinc +1484.3%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Calcium +1281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Selenium +267.7%
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 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Iron +1194.7%
Contains more Magnesium +161.9%
Contains more Potassium +109%
Contains more Zinc +1484.3%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Calcium +1281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Selenium +267.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +487.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +696.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4872.1%
Contains more Folate +2001.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +116.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 143
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 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +487.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +696.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4872.1%
Contains more Folate +2001.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +116.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 143

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +81.9%
Contains more Other +40.1%
Contains more Protein +207.5%
Contains more Fats +41.2%
Contains more Water +1120%
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
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Carbs +81.9%
Contains more Other +40.1%
Contains more Protein +207.5%
Contains more Fats +41.2%
Contains more Water +1120%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.6
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.6

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 Tortellini
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 Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 83.01g 45.1g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 4.39g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 5.12g 7.23g Tortellini
Carbs 85.51g 47g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 398kcal 307kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sugar 44.32g 0.95g Tortellini
Fiber 2.5g 1.9g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calcium 11mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 19.42mg 1.5mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 55mg 21mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Phosphorus 167mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 186mg 89mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sodium 754mg 406mg Tortellini
Zinc 16.16mg 1.02mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.111mg 0.08mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Manganese 0.747mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 6.5µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 148IU 143IU Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.614mg 0.313mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.822mg 0.31mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 21.465mg 2.696mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.145mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B6 2.138mg 0.043mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 1555µg 74µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1.3µg Tortellini
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Trans Fat 0.02g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.346g 3.6g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.639g 2.066g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 0.461g Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cap'n Crunch Cereal Tortellini
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
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.254g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Tortellini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172094/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.