Cereal, Cap'n crunch
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 438% of daily folate, 147% of daily zinc and 130% of daily riboflavin needed in pregnancy.
- Folate (DFE) 2630 mcg
- Zinc 16.16 mg
- Riboflavin 1.82 mg
- Vitamin B-6 2.13 mg
- Iron 19.42 mg
- Potassium 186 mg
- Protein 4.39 g
- Choline 8.6 mg
- Calcium 11 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
- Vitamin C 0 mg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 8.6 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 2630 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 19.42 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 186 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 4.39 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 1.82 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 2.13 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 16.16 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
LimitCap'n Crunch cereal is safe to eat occasionally while pregnant, but intake should be limited. It is fortified with folic acid, zinc, and B vitamins, but it contains over twelve grams of added sugar per serving with negligible dietary fiber. The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend restricting high-sugar cereals to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes complications. Treat it as an occasional snack and measure out a single portion.
Sources: USDA Dietary Guidelines · NHS
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Cereal, Cap'n crunch provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.