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

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Summary of differences between corn grits and cap'n Crunch Cereal

  • The amount of folate, vitamin B6, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, manganese, and phosphorus in cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher than in corn grits.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal covers your daily need for folate, 382% more than corn grits.
  • The amount of sodium in corn grits is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH.

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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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +481.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +816.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +588.9%
Contains more IronIron +189.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +17855.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1092.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1424.5%

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% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
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% 2.3% 12% 0% 404% 420% 402% 8.7% 493% 0% 1.5% 1166% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1028.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1249.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7535.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5659.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +230.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 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 WaterWater +3148.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.8%
Contains more FatsFats +944.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +436.1%
Contains more OtherOther +226.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 23% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
71% 14% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.346 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.747 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +688.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +291.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn grits Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Corn grits Cap'n Crunch Cereal DV% diff.
Folate 27µg 1555µg 382%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 2.138mg 162%
Iron 6.71mg 19.42mg 159%
Zinc 0.09mg 16.16mg 146%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 1.822mg 130%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 21.465mg 124%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 1.614mg 123%
Manganese 0.049mg 0.747mg 30%
Carbs 15.95g 85.51g 23%
Sodium 227mg 754mg 23%
Phosphorus 14mg 167mg 22%
Calories 74kcal 398kcal 16%
Saturated fat 0.076g 3.346g 15%
Copper 0mg 0.111mg 12%
Selenium 6.5µg 12%
Magnesium 6mg 55mg 12%
Fats 0.49g 5.12g 7%
Fiber 1.1g 2.5g 6%
Starch 15.39g 6%
Protein 1.58g 4.39g 6%
Calcium 64mg 11mg 5%
Potassium 27mg 186mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.747g 4%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.62mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.145mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg 1%
Choline 2.6mg 8.6mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 0.639g 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Net carbs 14.85g 83.01g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 44.32g N/A
Trans fat 0.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.052mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0%
Leucine 0.228mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0%
Valine 0.077mg 0%
Histidine 0.048mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Cap'n Crunch Cereal
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
10%
Corn grits
224%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients
  2. 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.