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

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The main differences between Popcorn and Cap'n Crunch Cereal

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Cap'n Crunch Cereal has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Cap'n Crunch Cereal is 381% higher.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 6 times less Fiber than Popcorn. Popcorn has 14.5g of Fiber, while Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 2.5g.
  • Popcorn is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 3.3% 16% 728% 37% 441% 72% 98% 97% 35%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +161.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +136%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +508.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +424.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8.9% 12% 0% 404% 420% 402% 8.7% 493% 0% 1.5% 1166% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1451.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2095.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +830%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1261.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +4916.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 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 ProteinProtein +194.8%
Contains more WaterWater +32.8%
Contains more FatsFats +12.8%
Contains more OtherOther +74.6%
~equal in Carbs ~85.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
71% 14% 16%
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 -81%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +48.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Cap'n Crunch Cereal Opinion
Calories 387kcal 398kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 12.94g 4.39g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 5.12g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Net carbs 63.28g 83.01g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Carbs 77.78g 85.51g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 144mg 55mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 11mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Potassium 329mg 186mg Popcorn
Iron 3.19mg 19.42mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sugar 0.87g 44.32g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 2.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.111mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 16.16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 167mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 754mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 148IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 10µg 7µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.62mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Manganese 1.113mg 0.747mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 6.5µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 1.614mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 1.822mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 21.465mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.145mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 2.138mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0.6µg Popcorn
Folate 31µg 1555µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Trans Fat 0.02g Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg 8.6mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 3.346g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 0.639g Popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.747g Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Popcorn
225%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.709g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.