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Kellogg's Special K vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kellogg's Special K and Pilaf different?

  • Kellogg's Special K has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE than Pilaf.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Special K is 807% higher.
  • Kellogg's Special K contains 383 times more Vitamin E than Pilaf. While Kellogg's Special K contains 15.3mg of Vitamin E , Pilaf contains only 0.04mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Iron +1047.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Selenium +69.4%
Contains more Calcium +260.9%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.8%
Contains more Potassium +254.7%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.166
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 1050% 9% 21% 5% 87% 19% 60% 0% 300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Iron +1047.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Selenium +69.4%
Contains more Calcium +260.9%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.8%
Contains more Potassium +254.7%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.166

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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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +11807.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +38150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1558.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2095.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1510%
Contains more Folate +508.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96900%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +11807.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +38150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1558.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2095.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1510%
Contains more Folate +508.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96900%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Fats +30.7%
Contains more Water +168%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31
Equal in Other - 3.86
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Fats +30.7%
Contains more Water +168%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31
Equal in Other - 3.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.377
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.377

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 Special K Pilaf
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 72g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 17.79g 10.42g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 1.37g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 73.4g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 377kcal 359kcal Kellogg's Special K
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 12.69g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 1.4g 1.2g Kellogg's Special K
Calcium 23mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 28mg 2.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 48mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 53mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 667mg 1303mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 0.69mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.179mg 0.166mg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 54.9µg 32.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 14IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 500µg 4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 0.04mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 68mg 4.1mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.603mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.087mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 6.127mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.4mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg 212µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0.02µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.4g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 0.373g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.377g Kellogg's Special K

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Special K Pilaf
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
575%
Kellogg's Special K
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K contains less Sodium (difference - 636mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.