Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal vs. Cap'n Crunch Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and Cap'n Crunch Cereal different?
- Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, and Vitamin C, however, Cap'n Crunch Cereal is richer in Folate, Zinc, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is 338% higher.
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES 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 IronIron | +37.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +587.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +184.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10673.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +255.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1258.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97% |
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 | +953.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +785.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +307.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +352.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.96 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
89.2 g
Water:
4.18 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
4.39 g
Fats:
5.12 g
Carbs:
85.51 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
2.48 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +204.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +153.1% |
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Carbs
~85.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.669 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 | -86.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +141.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 369kcal | 398kcal |
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| Protein | 3.96g | 4.39g |
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| Fats | 1.68g | 5.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 24.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 87g | 83.01g |
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| Carbs | 89.2g | 85.51g |
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| Vitamin D | 188IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 55mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 76mg | 186mg |
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| Iron | 26.7mg | 19.42mg |
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| Sugar | 35.43g | 44.32g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.5g |
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| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.111mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 16.16mg |
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| Starch | 46.1g |
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| Phosphorus | 47mg | 167mg |
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| Sodium | 468mg | 754mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1559IU | 148IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 450µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.7µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.747mg |
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| Selenium | 3.3µg | 6.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.903mg | 1.614mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.73mg | 1.822mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 27.667mg | 21.465mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 3.573mg | 2.138mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 382µg | 1555µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 1.9mg | 8.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.451g | 3.346g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.265g | 0.639g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.669g | 0.747g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.028mg |
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| Threonine | 0.13mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.149mg |
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| Leucine | 0.633mg |
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| Lysine | 0.028mg |
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| Methionine | 0.065mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.223mg |
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| Valine | 0.195mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg |
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| Fructose | 1.67g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.629g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
296%
225%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
157%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.