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

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What are the differences between Plantain chips and Cap'n Crunch Cereal?

  • Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin E , yet Cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in Folate, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 380% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower.

We used Snacks, plantain chips, salted 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 more Magnesium +29.1%
Contains more Potassium +322.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Copper +78.4%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +1902.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.1%
Contains more Zinc +4267.6%
Contains more Manganese +170.7%
Contains more Selenium +1525%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 729% 40% 72% 17% 99% 441% 37% 98% 36%
Contains more Magnesium +29.1%
Contains more Potassium +322.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Copper +78.4%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +1902.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.1%
Contains more Zinc +4267.6%
Contains more Manganese +170.7%
Contains more Selenium +1525%

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 +836.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +712.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +658.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2383.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4455%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2576.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +364.8%
Contains more Folate +4342.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
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 +836.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +712.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +658.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2383.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4455%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2576.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +364.8%
Contains more Folate +4342.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +477.9%
Contains more Protein +92.5%
Contains more Carbs +33.9%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Other +12.7%
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 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 Fats +477.9%
Contains more Protein +92.5%
Contains more Carbs +33.9%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Other +12.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +781.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1471.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +781.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1471.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Plantain chips 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 Plantain chips Cap'n Crunch Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 83.01g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 2.28g 4.39g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Fats 29.59g 5.12g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 85.51g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 531kcal 398kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 0.92g 44.32g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 2.5g Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 11mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Iron 0.97mg 19.42mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 71mg 55mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 167mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Potassium 786mg 186mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 754mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 16.16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.198mg 0.111mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 0.747mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 0.4µg 6.5µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A 1386IU 148IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 7µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.62mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 1.614mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 1.822mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 21.465mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.145mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 2.138mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 35µg 1555µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin K 28.6µg 0.6µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0.02g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Saturated Fat 8.337g 3.346g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 0.639g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 0.747g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips 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
50%
Plantain chips
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients
  2. 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.