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

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The main differences between Beef sticks and Kellogg's Special K

  • Kellogg's Special K is richer than Beef sticks in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Special K is 767% higher.
  • Beef sticks contain 52 times more Saturated Fat than Kellogg's Special K. Beef sticks contain 20.8g of Saturated Fat, while Kellogg's Special K contains 0.4g.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef sticks, smoked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 6.9% 4.7% 1050% 60% 19% 21% 87% 0% 299%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +384.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +250.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +723.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 15% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 227% 100% 306% 99% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +566.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1098.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +338.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +397.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3041.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1840%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 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 ProteinProtein +20.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2670.9%
Contains more WaterWater +536.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1259.3%
~equal in Other ~4.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6723.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1005%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Kellogg's Special K Opinion
Calories 550kcal 377kcal Beef sticks
Protein 21.5g 17.79g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 1.79g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 6.8mg 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 5.4g 72g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 5.4g 73.4g Kellogg's Special K
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Beef sticks
Calcium 68mg 23mg Beef sticks
Potassium 257mg 53mg Beef sticks
Iron 3.4mg 28mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 12.69g Beef sticks
Fiber 1.4g Kellogg's Special K
Copper 0.13mg 0.179mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 2.42mg 0.69mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 180mg 48mg Beef sticks
Sodium 1531mg 667mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 250IU 1667IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 13µg 500µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.086mg Beef sticks
Selenium 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 1.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 1.91mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 22.6mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 1µg 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 0µg 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 11mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 20.8g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 0.3g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 0.4g Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Kellogg's Special K
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Beef sticks
531%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K contains less Sodium (difference - 864mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.4g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.