Bran cereal vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bran cereal and kellogg's Special K different?
- Bran cereal is richer in vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B2, while kellogg's Special K is higher in iron, vitamin E, and selenium.
- Bran cereal covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 428% more than kellogg's Special K.
- Bran cereal contains 30 times more magnesium than kellogg's Special K. Bran cereal contains 362mg of magnesium, while kellogg's Special K contains 12mg.
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2916.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1591.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1824.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +481% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1697.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2295.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +484% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +349.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.14 g
Fats:
4.9 g
Carbs:
74.24 g
Water:
2.12 g
Other:
5.6 g
Protein:
17.79 g
Fats:
1.79 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
4.02 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +173.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.5% |
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Carbs
~73.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2 g
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 | +196.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 12mg | 6.44mg | 428% |
| Manganese | 7.41mg | 322% | |
| Phosphorus | 1150mg | 48mg | 157% |
| Iron | 17.6mg | 28mg | 130% |
| Fiber | 29.3g | 1.4g | 112% |
| Zinc | 12.4mg | 0.69mg | 106% |
| Copper | 1.04mg | 0.179mg | 96% |
| Vitamin E | 1.19mg | 15.3mg | 94% |
| Selenium | 9.4µg | 54.9µg | 83% |
| Magnesium | 362mg | 12mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.71mg | 1.91mg | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 68mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.8mg | 22.6mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.27mg | 1.69mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 389mg | 23mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1020mg | 53mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 18.8µg | 19.4µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.06mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 258mg | 667mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2g | 0.4g | 11% |
| Starch | 21.8g | 9% | |
| Protein | 13.14g | 17.79g | 9% |
| Choline | 49.4mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Calories | 259kcal | 377kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 4.3µg | 3.3µg | 5% |
| Folate | 1310µg | 1290µg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.9g | 1.79g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 170IU | 134IU | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1g | 0.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 522µg | 500µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.89g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Carbs | 74.24g | 73.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.94g | 72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15.69g | 12.69g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.36g | 0% |
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
616%
532%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
156%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)