Pastry vs. Cap'n Crunch Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pastry and cap'n Crunch Cereal?
- Pastry is higher in selenium, yet cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for folate is 369% more.
- Pastry has 4 times more Selenium than cap'n Crunch Cereal. While pastry has 24.2µg of Selenium, cap'n Crunch Cereal has only 6.5µg.
- The amount of saturated Fat in cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower.
We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH types 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 less SodiumSodium | -67% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +272.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +243.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +204.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +658.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2949.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.1% |
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 KVitamin K | +2583.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +305.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +543.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +415% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10081% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1893.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
4.39 g
Fats:
5.12 g
Carbs:
85.51 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
2.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +644.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +240% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.747 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3279.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +555.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.3% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 551kcal | 398kcal |
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| Protein | 7.3g | 4.39g |
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| Fats | 38.1g | 5.12g |
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| Net carbs | 43.6g | 83.01g |
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| Carbs | 45.1g | 85.51g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 55mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 61mg | 186mg |
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| Iron | 2.56mg | 19.42mg |
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| Sugar | 0.74g | 44.32g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.5g |
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| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.111mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 16.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 167mg |
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| Sodium | 249mg | 754mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 148IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.62mg |
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| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.747mg |
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| Selenium | 24.2µg | 6.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 1.614mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 1.822mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 21.465mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 2.138mg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 78µg | 1555µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 6.4mg | 8.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.643g | 3.346g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 21.597g | 0.639g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 0.747g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg |
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| Threonine | 0.196mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.272mg |
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| Leucine | 0.508mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.129mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg |
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| Valine | 0.308mg |
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| Histidine | 0.156mg |
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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
28%
225%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
157%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)