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Kellogg's Corn Flakes vs. Cap'n Crunch Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kellogg's Corn Flakes and Cap'n Crunch Cereal

  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes are richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin D, and Vitamin C, while Cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal covers your daily Folate needs 300% more than Kellogg's Corn Flakes.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes 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 Iron +48.8%
Contains more Copper +78.4%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Magnesium +41%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +1516%
Contains more Manganese +344.6%
Equal in Sodium - 754
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1084% 28% 44% 15% 96% 28% 66% 22% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 729% 40% 72% 17% 99% 441% 37% 98% 36%
Contains more Iron +48.8%
Contains more Copper +78.4%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Magnesium +41%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +1516%
Contains more Manganese +344.6%
Equal in Sodium - 754

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 +1106.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +335.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 108% 3% 108% 70% 335% 351% 336% 14% 414% 268% 625% 0%
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 +1106.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +335.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.8%
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Other +71%
Contains more Fats +1180%
Equal in Carbs - 85.51
8% 84% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 84.1 g
Water: 3.76 g
Other: 4.24 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 +70.8%
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Other +71%
Contains more Fats +1180%
Equal in Carbs - 85.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +853.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.1%
31% 18% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +853.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Corn Flakes Cap'n Crunch Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 80.8g 83.01g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 7.5g 4.39g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Fats 0.4g 5.12g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Carbs 84.1g 85.51g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 357kcal 398kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sugar 9.5g 44.32g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Fiber 3.3g 2.5g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calcium 5mg 11mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Iron 28.9mg 19.42mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Magnesium 39mg 55mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Phosphorus 102mg 167mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Potassium 168mg 186mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sodium 729mg 754mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Zinc 1mg 16.16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.198mg 0.111mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Manganese 0.168mg 0.747mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 8.3µg 6.5µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A 1786IU 148IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A RAE 490µg 7µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.62mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin D 143IU 0IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin D 3.6µg 0µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B1 1.34mg 1.614mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.52mg 1.822mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 17.9mg 21.465mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.229mg 0.145mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B6 1.79mg 2.138mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 357µg 1555µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 5µg 0µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Tryptophan 0.045mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Threonine 0.227mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Isoleucine 0.25mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Leucine 1.044mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Lysine 0.079mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Methionine 0.136mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Phenylalanine 0.374mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Valine 0.306mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Histidine 0.17mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Saturated Fat 0.116g 3.346g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 0.639g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.196g 0.747g Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Corn Flakes 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
219%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.23g)
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 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 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.

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