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Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats and Kellogg's Special K

  • Kellogg's Special K is higher than Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin E , Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 600% more than Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Cereal and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K.

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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 Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -15%
Contains more Calcium +130%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Copper +67.3%
Contains more Selenium +863.2%
Equal in Potassium - 53
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 225% 15% 27% 5% 74% 19% 36% 0% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 1050% 9% 21% 5% 87% 19% 60% 0% 300%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -15%
Contains more Calcium +130%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Copper +67.3%
Contains more Selenium +863.2%
Equal in Potassium - 53
Equal in Zinc - 0.69

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 K +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +4150%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288%
Contains more Folate +287.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +288%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1667
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 8% 99% 67% 313% 326% 314% 0% 384% 250% 625% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 306% 99% 227% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1487% 968% 2425% 1%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +4150%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288%
Contains more Folate +287.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +288%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1667
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +134.1%
Contains more Carbs +16.6%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Protein +313.7%
Contains more Other +66.1%
4% 4% 86% 4% 2%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 85.59 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.42 g
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
Contains more Fats +134.1%
Contains more Carbs +16.6%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Protein +313.7%
Contains more Other +66.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
39% 52% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.89 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2 g
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Kellogg's Special K
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Kellogg's Special K Opinion
Net carbs 85.19g 72g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Protein 4.3g 17.79g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 4.19g 1.79g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Carbs 85.59g 73.4g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Calories 395kcal 377kcal Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Sugar 29.6g 12.69g Kellogg's Special K
Fiber 0.4g 1.4g Kellogg's Special K
Calcium 10mg 23mg Kellogg's Special K
Iron 6mg 28mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Phosphorus 62mg 48mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Potassium 51mg 53mg Kellogg's Special K
Sodium 567mg 667mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Zinc 0.69mg 0.69mg
Copper 0.107mg 0.179mg Kellogg's Special K
Selenium 5.7µg 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 1667IU
Vitamin A RAE 500µg 500µg
Vitamin E 0.36mg 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 133IU 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 3.3µg
Vitamin C 20mg 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.25mg 1.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.41mg 1.91mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 16.7mg 22.6mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B6 1.66mg 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 333µg 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 5µg 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 1µg 0.1µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Trans Fat 1.6g 0g Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.89g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 1.2g 0.3g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Polyunsaturated fat 0.2g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Kellogg's Special K
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
207%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
575%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.91g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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