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General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch vs. Cap'n Crunch Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Cap'n Crunch Cereal

  • General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3, however, Cap'n Crunch Cereal is richer in Folate.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 297% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH 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.
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
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Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Contains more Calcium +3936.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -24.8%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Contains more Copper +73%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%
Contains more Selenium +38.3%
Equal in Iron - 19.42
Equal in Magnesium - 55
Equal in Potassium - 186
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 134% 768% 39% 86% 18% 74% 495% 64% 202% 26%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 729% 40% 72% 17% 99% 441% 37% 98% 36%
Contains more Calcium +3936.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -24.8%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Contains more Copper +73%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%
Contains more Selenium +38.3%
Equal in Iron - 19.42
Equal in Magnesium - 55
Equal in Potassium - 186

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.
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
11
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1
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Contains more Vitamin A +1971.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1466.7%
Contains more Folate +322.6%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 184% 43% 159% 65% 617% 477% 460% 28% 624% 276% 832% 24%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
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 +1971.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1466.7%
Contains more Folate +322.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
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Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Fats +100.2%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +23.8%
Equal in Carbs - 85.51
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
5% 10% 78% 3% 3%
Protein: 5.45 g
Fats: 10.25 g
Carbs: 77.99 g
Water: 3.24 g
Other: 3.07 g
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
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 +24.1%
Contains more Fats +100.2%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +23.8%
Equal in Carbs - 85.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
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Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +670%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.5%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
12% 61% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.975 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.92 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.11 g
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +670%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cap'n Crunch Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 71.19g 83.01g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 5.45g 4.39g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Fats 10.25g 5.12g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Carbs 77.99g 85.51g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 410kcal 398kcal General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Starch 35.2g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Fructose 8.2g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Sugar 30.3g 44.32g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Fiber 6.8g 2.5g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Calcium 444mg 11mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Iron 20.48mg 19.42mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Magnesium 54mg 55mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Phosphorus 199mg 167mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Potassium 201mg 186mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Sodium 567mg 754mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Zinc 18.12mg 16.16mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Copper 0.192mg 0.111mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Manganese 1.545mg 0.747mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Selenium 4.7µg 6.5µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A 3066IU 148IU General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin A RAE 918µg 7µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin E 2.14mg 0.62mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin D 210IU 0IU General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin D 5.3µg 0µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin C 19.4mg 0mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B1 2.467mg 1.614mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B2 2.067mg 1.822mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B3 24.533mg 21.465mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.145mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B6 2.7mg 2.138mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Folate 368µg 1555µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 6.65µg 0µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin K 9.4µg 0.6µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Tryptophan 0.074mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Threonine 0.181mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Isoleucine 0.191mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Leucine 0.372mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Lysine 0.085mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Methionine 0.085mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Phenylalanine 0.245mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Valine 0.255mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Histidine 0.127mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Trans Fat 0.017g 0.02g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Saturated Fat 0.975g 3.346g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Monounsaturated Fat 4.92g 0.639g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Polyunsaturated fat 2.11g 0.747g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.918g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-3 - ALA 0.165g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch 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
315%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
190%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.371g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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.