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

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What are the differences between Cookie Crisp Cereal and Cap'n Crunch Cereal?

  • Cookie Crisp Cereal is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin C, yet Cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 293% more.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COOKIE CRISP and Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH types in this article.

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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 Calcium +3400%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -39.4%
Contains more Copper +91.9%
Contains more Selenium +12.3%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +77.4%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +111.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 167
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 116% 649% 23% 66% 21% 60% 393% 71% 47% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 729% 40% 72% 17% 99% 441% 37% 98% 36%
Contains more Calcium +3400%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -39.4%
Contains more Copper +91.9%
Contains more Selenium +12.3%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +77.4%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +111.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 167

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 +1199.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +303.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.62
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 116% 12% 114% 78% 350% 370% 360% 25% 444% 289% 725% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1199.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +303.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.62

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Other +45.2%
Contains more Fats +16.4%
Equal in Carbs - 85.51
Equal in Water - 2.5
5% 4% 85% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 84.5 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 3.6 g
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
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Other +45.2%
Contains more Fats +16.4%
Equal in Carbs - 85.51
Equal in Water - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.6%
21% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.7 g
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cookie Crisp Cereal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
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 Cookie Crisp Cereal Cap'n Crunch Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 79.4g 83.01g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 5.2g 4.39g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Fats 4.4g 5.12g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Carbs 84.5g 85.51g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 380kcal 398kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sugar 34.8g 44.32g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Fiber 5.1g 2.5g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Calcium 385mg 11mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Iron 17.3mg 19.42mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 31mg 55mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Phosphorus 154mg 167mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Potassium 231mg 186mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Sodium 457mg 754mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Zinc 14.4mg 16.16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.213mg 0.111mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Manganese 0.353mg 0.747mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 7.3µg 6.5µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A 1923IU 148IU Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 546µg 7µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.62mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin D 154IU 0IU Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin D 3.8µg 0µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin C 23.1mg 0mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.4mg 1.614mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 1.822mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 19.2mg 21.465mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.145mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B6 1.923mg 2.138mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 385µg 1555µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.8µg 0µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.6µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.8g 3.346g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.4g 0.639g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.7g 0.747g Cookie Crisp Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cookie Crisp Cereal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
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
240%
Cookie Crisp Cereal
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Cookie Crisp Cereal
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.546g)
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

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.