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

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The main differences between Raisin Bran Cereal and Cap'n Crunch Cereal

  • Raisin Bran Cereal has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Copper, however, Cap'n Crunch Cereal has more Folate, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Cap'n Crunch Cereal is 304% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal 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 +200%
Contains more Magnesium +147.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +103%
Contains more Potassium +193.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Copper +357.7%
Contains more Selenium +493.8%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Zinc +154.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 572% 98% 146% 49% 61% 174% 170% 0% 211%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 729% 40% 72% 17% 99% 441% 37% 98% 36%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +147.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +103%
Contains more Potassium +193.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Copper +357.7%
Contains more Selenium +493.8%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Zinc +154.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +472.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.5%
Contains more Folate +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 4% 75% 0% 158% 167% 159% 0% 197% 255% 317% 1%
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 +472.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.5%
Contains more Folate +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +73.8%
Contains more Water +200%
Contains more Fats +173.8%
Equal in Carbs - 85.51
Equal in Other - 2.48
8% 2% 80% 8% 3%
Protein: 7.63 g
Fats: 1.87 g
Carbs: 80.37 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 2.63 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 +73.8%
Contains more Water +200%
Contains more Fats +173.8%
Equal in Carbs - 85.51
Equal in Other - 2.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79%
25% 21% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.424 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.908 g
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Bran Cereal Cap'n Crunch Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 70.17g 83.01g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 7.63g 4.39g Raisin Bran Cereal
Fats 1.87g 5.12g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Carbs 80.37g 85.51g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 342kcal 398kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sugar 33.04g 44.32g Raisin Bran Cereal
Fiber 10.2g 2.5g Raisin Bran Cereal
Calcium 33mg 11mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Iron 15.25mg 19.42mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 136mg 55mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Phosphorus 339mg 167mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Potassium 546mg 186mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Sodium 466mg 754mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Zinc 6.36mg 16.16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.508mg 0.111mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Manganese 0.747mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 38.6µg 6.5µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A 847IU 148IU Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 253µg 7µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.62mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin D 102IU 0IU Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin D 2.5µg 0µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 1.614mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.72mg 1.822mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 8.47mg 21.465mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.145mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.85mg 2.138mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 339µg 1555µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 2.53µg 0µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.6µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Raisin Bran Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.424g 3.346g Raisin Bran Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.357g 0.639g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.908g 0.747g Raisin Bran Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Raisin Bran Cereal 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
115%
Raisin Bran Cereal
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Raisin Bran Cereal
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
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 ($)
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.

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. Raisin Bran Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172996/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.