General Mills Cheerios vs. Cap'n Crunch Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between general Mills Cheerios and cap'n Crunch Cereal
- General Mills Cheerios have more vitamin B12, iron, manganese, vitamin A, phosphorus, calcium, selenium, and copper, while cap'n Crunch Cereal has more folate and vitamin B2.
- General Mills Cheerios cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 282% more than cap'n Crunch Cereal.
- General Mills Cheerios contain 141 times more vitamin A than cap'n Crunch Cereal. While general Mills Cheerios contain 990µg of vitamin A, cap'n Crunch Cereal contains only 7µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3545.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +244.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +246.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +374.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +283.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +204.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1722% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +117.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
4.39 g
Fats:
5.12 g
Carbs:
85.51 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
2.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +105.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.432 g
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 | -55.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +271.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +225.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.77µg | 0µg | 282% |
| Folate | 714µg | 1555µg | 210% |
| Iron | 33.17mg | 19.42mg | 172% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 1.822mg | 132% |
| Manganese | 3.547mg | 0.747mg | 122% |
| Vitamin A | 990µg | 7µg | 109% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 167mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 11mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 24.9µg | 6.5µg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.111mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 9.4g | 2.5g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.327mg | 1.614mg | 24% |
| Starch | 57.37g | 24% | |
| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.39mg | 2.138mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.073mg | 0.145mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 3.4µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 136IU | 0IU | 17% |
| Protein | 12.09g | 4.39g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 55mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 186mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 754mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.432g | 0.747g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5g | 3.346g | 8% |
| Zinc | 16.73mg | 16.16mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.376g | 0.639g | 4% |
| Carbs | 73.23g | 85.51g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 20.967mg | 21.465mg | 3% |
| Choline | 26.2mg | 8.6mg | 3% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 5.12g | 2% |
| Calories | 376kcal | 398kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.83g | 83.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.36g | 44.32g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.418mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.91mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.178mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.628mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.068g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.344g | N/A |
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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
248%
224%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.846g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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 ($)