Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Cap'n Crunch Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lucky Charms Cereal and cap'n Crunch Cereal
- Lucky Charms Cereal is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B6, manganese, calcium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin B3, while cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in folate.
- Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 283% more than cap'n Crunch Cereal.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS 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 | +34.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3845.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +190.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +124.6% |
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 | +12000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +202.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +37.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.67 g
Fats:
5.02 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
4.15 g
Other:
2.27 g
Protein:
4.39 g
Fats:
5.12 g
Carbs:
85.51 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
2.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66% |
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Fats
~5.12g
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Carbs
~85.51g
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Other
~2.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.885 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.542 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 | -73.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +148.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.8µg | 0µg | 283% |
| Folate | 741µg | 1555µg | 204% |
| Vitamin A | 847µg | 7µg | 93% |
| Vitamin B6 | 3.01mg | 2.138mg | 67% |
| Manganese | 2.173mg | 0.747mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 434mg | 11mg | 42% |
| Iron | 22.27mg | 19.42mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 25.3mg | 21.465mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 18.62mg | 16.16mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D | 156IU | 0IU | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 3.9µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 167mg | 17% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Selenium | 14.6µg | 6.5µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.213mg | 0.111mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.885g | 3.346g | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 2.5g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.737mg | 1.614mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.723mg | 1.822mg | 8% |
| Protein | 7.67g | 4.39g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.439mg | 0.145mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 648mg | 754mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 55mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.542g | 0.747g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.586g | 0.639g | 2% |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 85.51g | 2% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 398kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.8g | 1% | |
| Choline | 16.1mg | 8.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 186mg | 1% |
| Fats | 5.02g | 5.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.89g | 83.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 36.13g | 44.32g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.486g | 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
299%
224%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
219%
157%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lucky Charms Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.461g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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 ($)