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

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

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.
Kellogg's Special K contains 43 times more Vitamin E than Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats. While Kellogg's Special K contains 15.3mg of Vitamin E , Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contain only 0.36mg.

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

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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.

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Contains more Calcium +130%

Contains more Iron +366.7%

Contains more Copper +67.3%

Contains more Selenium +863.2%

Contains more Magnesium +75%

Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%

Contains less Sodium -15%

Equal in Potassium - 51

Equal in Zinc - 0.69

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Contains more Calcium +130%

Contains more Iron +366.7%

Contains more Copper +67.3%

Contains more Selenium +863.2%

Contains more Magnesium +75%

Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%

Contains less Sodium -15%

Equal in Potassium - 51

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.

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

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%

Contains more Vitamin K +900%

Equal in Vitamin A - 1667

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

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%

Contains more Vitamin K +900%

Equal in Vitamin A - 1667

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Contains more Protein +313.7%

Contains more Other +66.1%

Contains more Fats +134.1%

Contains more Carbs +16.6%

Contains more Water +16.7%

Kellogg's Special K

Protein: 17.79 g

Fats: 1.79 g

Carbs: 73.4 g

Water: 3 g

Other: 4.02 g

Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Protein: 4.3 g

Fats: 4.19 g

Carbs: 85.59 g

Water: 3.5 g

Other: 2.42 g

Contains more Protein +313.7%

Contains more Other +66.1%

Contains more Fats +134.1%

Contains more Carbs +16.6%

Contains more Water +16.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%

Kellogg's Special K

Saturated Fat: 0.4 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g

Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Saturated Fat: 0.89 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sodium
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

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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

575%

207%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

156%

43%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.91g)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.49g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kellogg's Special K is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Sodium?

Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)