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

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How are Granola and Cap'n Crunch Cereal different?

  • Granola is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Cap'n Crunch Cereal is richer in Iron, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Granola is 500% higher.
  • Granola contains 66 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cap'n Crunch Cereal. While Granola contains 459µg of Vitamin A RAE, Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains only 7µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH are the varieties used 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 +200%
Contains more Magnesium +23.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Copper +440.5%
Contains more Selenium +166.2%
Contains more Iron +424.9%
Contains more Zinc +109.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 729% 40% 72% 17% 99% 441% 37% 98% 36%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +23.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Copper +440.5%
Contains more Selenium +166.2%
Contains more Iron +424.9%
Contains more Zinc +109.9%

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 +934.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +291.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.4%
Contains more Folate +90.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 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 +934.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +291.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.4%
Contains more Folate +90.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.2%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Equal in Carbs - 85.51
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 +98.2%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Equal in Carbs - 85.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.2%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Cap'n Crunch Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 73.9g 83.01g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 8.7g 4.39g Granola
Fats 5.7g 5.12g Granola
Carbs 80.9g 85.51g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 389kcal 398kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sugar 28.3g 44.32g Granola
Fiber 7g 2.5g Granola
Calcium 33mg 11mg Granola
Iron 3.7mg 19.42mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 68mg 55mg Granola
Phosphorus 228mg 167mg Granola
Potassium 215mg 186mg Granola
Sodium 257mg 754mg Granola
Zinc 7.7mg 16.16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.6mg 0.111mg Granola
Manganese 0.747mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 17.3µg 6.5µg Granola
Vitamin A 1531IU 148IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 459µg 7µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg 0.62mg Granola
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 1.614mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 1.822mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 21.465mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.145mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 2.138mg Granola
Folate 816µg 1555µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.6µg Granola
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Granola
Saturated Fat 1.39g 3.346g Granola
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 0.639g Granola
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 0.747g Granola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
322%
Granola
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola
Granola is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 497mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.956g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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 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.