Kellogg's Corn Flakes vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Kellogg's Corn Flakes and Kellogg's Special K?
- Kellogg's Corn Flakes are higher in Iron, yet Kellogg's Special K is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin E , Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 600% more.
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K types in this article.
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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.
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Magnesium
+225%
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Phosphorus
+112.5%
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Potassium
+217%
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Zinc
+44.9%
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Copper
+10.6%
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Calcium
+360%
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Selenium
+561.4%
Equal in Iron - 28
Equal in Sodium - 667
Equal in Copper - 0.179
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Magnesium
+225%
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Phosphorus
+112.5%
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Potassium
+217%
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Zinc
+44.9%
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Copper
+10.6%
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Calcium
+360%
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Selenium
+561.4%
Equal in Iron - 28
Equal in Sodium - 667
Equal in Copper - 0.179
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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Vitamin E
+12650%
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Vitamin C
+223.8%
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Vitamin B1
+26.1%
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Vitamin B2
+25.7%
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Vitamin B3
+26.3%
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Vitamin B6
+259.8%
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Folate
+261.3%
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Vitamin B12
+288%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1667
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3
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Vitamin E
+12650%
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Vitamin C
+223.8%
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Vitamin B1
+26.1%
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Vitamin B2
+25.7%
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Vitamin B3
+26.3%
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Vitamin B6
+259.8%
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Folate
+261.3%
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Vitamin B12
+288%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1667
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+14.6%
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Water
+25.3%
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Protein
+137.2%
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Fats
+347.5%
Equal in Other - 4.02
Protein:
7.5 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
84.1 g
Water:
3.76 g
Other:
4.24 g
Protein:
17.79 g
Fats:
1.79 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
4.02 g
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Carbs
+14.6%
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Water
+25.3%
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Protein
+137.2%
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Fats
+347.5%
Equal in Other - 4.02
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-71%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+347.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+104.1%
Saturated Fat:
0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.196 g
Saturated Fat:
0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
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Saturated Fat
-71%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+347.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+104.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 80.8g | 72g |
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| Protein | 7.5g | 17.79g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 1.79g |
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| Carbs | 84.1g | 73.4g |
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| Calories | 357kcal | 377kcal |
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| Sugar | 9.5g | 12.69g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 1.4g |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 23mg |
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| Iron | 28.9mg | 28mg |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 102mg | 48mg |
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| Potassium | 168mg | 53mg |
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| Sodium | 729mg | 667mg |
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| Zinc | 1mg | 0.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.179mg |
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| Manganese | 0.168mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 54.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1786IU | 1667IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 490µg | 500µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 15.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 143IU | 134IU |
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| Vitamin D | 3.6µg | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 68mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.34mg | 1.69mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.52mg | 1.91mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 17.9mg | 22.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.229mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.79mg | 6.44mg |
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| Folate | 357µg | 1290µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5µg | 19.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.045mg |
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| Threonine | 0.227mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.25mg |
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| Leucine | 1.044mg |
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| Lysine | 0.079mg |
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| Methionine | 0.136mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.374mg |
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| Valine | 0.306mg |
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| Histidine | 0.17mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.116g | 0.4g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.067g | 0.3g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.196g | 0.4g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
219%
575%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
156%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Special K contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.284g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)