Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

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

  • Tortilla chips are richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, yet Cap'n Crunch Cereal is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 386% higher.
  • Tortilla chips have 35 times more Vitamin K than Cap'n Crunch Cereal. Tortilla chips have 20.9µg of Vitamin K, while Cap'n Crunch Cereal has 0.6µg.
  • Tortilla chips contain less Sodium.

We used Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH types in this comparison.

Infographic

Tortilla chips vs Cap'n Crunch Cereal infographic
Infographic link

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 +863.6%
Contains more Magnesium +52.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Iron +1177.6%
Contains more Zinc +1071%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +47.7%
Equal in Potassium - 186
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 729% 40% 72% 17% 99% 441% 37% 98% 36%
Contains more Calcium +863.6%
Contains more Magnesium +52.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Iron +1177.6%
Contains more Zinc +1071%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +47.7%
Equal in Potassium - 186

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin E +469.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3383.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1052.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1094.4%
Contains more Folate +12858.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
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 +469.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3383.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1052.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1094.4%
Contains more Folate +12858.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61.7%
Contains more Fats +303.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Equal in Water - 2.5
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 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 +61.7%
Contains more Fats +303.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Equal in Water - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +786.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1341.6%
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +786.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1341.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla 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 Tortilla chips Cap'n Crunch Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 62.38g 83.01g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 7.1g 4.39g Tortilla chips
Fats 20.68g 5.12g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 85.51g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 472kcal 398kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g 44.32g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 2.5g Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 11mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 19.42mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 84mg 55mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 167mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 186mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sodium 328mg 754mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg 16.16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.097mg 0.111mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Manganese 0.388mg 0.747mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 4.4µg 6.5µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A 4IU 148IU Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.62mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 1.614mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 1.822mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 21.465mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.145mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 2.138mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 12µg 1555µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 0.6µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g 0.02g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Saturated Fat 2.811g 3.346g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 0.639g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 0.747g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
25%
Tortilla chips
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.