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

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What are the main differences between Cap'n Crunch Cereal and Tortilla chips?

  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Tortilla chips are richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 386% higher.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 26 times more Vitamin B2 than Tortilla chips. Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 1.822mg of Vitamin B2, while Tortilla chips have 0.07mg.
  • Tortilla chips contain less Sodium.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted types in this comparison.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more IronIron +1177.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1071%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +863.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.5%
~equal in Potassium ~182mg

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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1052.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1094.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +12858.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +469.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3383.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.2%
Contains more OtherOther +37.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.7%
Contains more FatsFats +303.9%
~equal in Water ~2.64g

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +786.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1341.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cap'n Crunch Cereal Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 398kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 4.39g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 5.12g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 83.01g 62.38g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Carbs 85.51g 67.78g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 55mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 11mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 186mg 182mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Iron 19.42mg 1.52mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sugar 44.32g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 2.5g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.111mg 0.097mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Zinc 16.16mg 1.38mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 167mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 754mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 148IU 4IU Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin E 0.62mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.747mg 0.388mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 6.5µg 4.4µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.614mg 0.14mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.822mg 0.07mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 21.465mg 0.838mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 2.138mg 0.179mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 0.6µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 1555µg 12µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Trans Fat 0.02g 0.812g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Choline 8.6mg 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 3.346g 2.811g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.639g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cap'n Crunch Cereal Tortilla chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
225%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.