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

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A recap on differences between Potato sticks and Cap'n Crunch Cereal

  • Potato sticks have more Vitamin E , Vitamin C, and Potassium, however, Cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal covers your daily Folate needs 379% more than Potato sticks.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, potato sticks 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 +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +565.1%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Copper +183.8%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Contains more Iron +755.5%
Contains more Zinc +1532.3%
Contains more Manganese +76.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 167
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 729% 40% 72% 17% 99% 441% 37% 98% 36%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +565.1%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Copper +183.8%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Contains more Iron +755.5%
Contains more Zinc +1532.3%
Contains more Manganese +76.6%
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 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3583.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1470.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +568.1%
Contains more Folate +3787.5%
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% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 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 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3583.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1470.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +568.1%
Contains more Folate +3787.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Fats +571.9%
Contains more Other +37.1%
Contains more Carbs +60.4%
Contains more Water +13.6%
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 +52.6%
Contains more Fats +571.9%
Contains more Other +37.1%
Contains more Carbs +60.4%
Contains more Water +13.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2296.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2296.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Cap'n Crunch Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 49.9g 83.01g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 6.7g 4.39g Potato sticks
Fats 34.4g 5.12g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 85.51g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 522kcal 398kcal Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 44.32g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 2.5g Potato sticks
Calcium 18mg 11mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 19.42mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 64mg 55mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 172mg 167mg Potato sticks
Potassium 1237mg 186mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 754mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.99mg 16.16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.315mg 0.111mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 0.747mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 8.1µg 6.5µg Potato sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 148IU Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.62mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 1.614mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 1.822mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 21.465mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.145mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 2.138mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 40µg 1555µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.6µg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.02g Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 3.346g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 0.639g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 0.747g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
55%
Potato sticks
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.534g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.