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

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Differences between Potato chips and Cap'n Crunch Cereal

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin C, however, Cap'n Crunch Cereal is richer in Folate, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 378% higher.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +21.8%
Contains more Potassium +585.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +175.7%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Contains more Iron +1091.4%
Contains more Zinc +1382.6%
Contains more Manganese +69.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 167
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 729% 40% 72% 17% 99% 441% 37% 98% 36%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +21.8%
Contains more Potassium +585.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +175.7%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Contains more Iron +1091.4%
Contains more Zinc +1382.6%
Contains more Manganese +69.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 167

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 E +1369.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +3583.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +866.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +824.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.9%
Contains more Folate +3355.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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 E +1369.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +3583.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +866.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +824.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.9%
Contains more Folate +3355.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.5%
Contains more Fats +575.8%
Contains more Other +45.2%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Contains more Water +31.6%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 Protein +59.5%
Contains more Fats +575.8%
Contains more Other +45.2%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Contains more Water +31.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1439.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1529.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1439.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1529.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Cap'n Crunch Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 83.01g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 7g 4.39g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 5.12g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 85.51g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 536kcal 398kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 44.32g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 2.5g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 11mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 19.42mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 67mg 55mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 167mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Potassium 1275mg 186mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 754mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 16.16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.306mg 0.111mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.747mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 8.1µg 6.5µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 148IU Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.62mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 1.614mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 1.822mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 21.465mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.145mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 2.138mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 45µg 1555µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.6µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.02g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 3.346g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.639g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.747g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato 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
59%
Potato chips
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.

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