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

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Significant differences between Chinese cuisine and Kellogg's Special K

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Selenium, and Vitamin C in Kellogg's Special K is higher than in Chinese cuisine.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 788% more than Chinese cuisine.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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4
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +284.9%
Contains less Sodium -38.7%
Contains more Zinc +117.4%
Contains more Iron +2422.5%
Contains more Copper +265.3%
Contains more Selenium +719.4%
Equal in Calcium - 23
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Kellogg's Special K
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 1050% 9% 21% 5% 87% 19% 60% 0% 300%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +284.9%
Contains less Sodium -38.7%
Contains more Zinc +117.4%
Contains more Iron +2422.5%
Contains more Copper +265.3%
Contains more Selenium +719.4%
Equal in Calcium - 23

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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
2
:
10
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
Contains more Vitamin K +51200%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1765.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +3200%
Contains more Vitamin C +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5021.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1612.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3900%
Contains more Folate +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3941.7%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Kellogg's Special K
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 +51200%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1765.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +3200%
Contains more Vitamin C +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5021.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1612.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3900%
Contains more Folate +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3941.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
Contains more Fats +196.1%
Contains more Water +2527.3%
Contains more Protein +151.3%
Contains more Carbs +906.9%
Contains more Other +166.2%
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Kellogg's Special K
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 +196.1%
Contains more Water +2527.3%
Contains more Protein +151.3%
Contains more Carbs +906.9%
Contains more Other +166.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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1
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +305.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Kellogg's Special K
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +305.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Kellogg's Special K Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 72g Kellogg's Special K
Protein 7.08g 17.79g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 5.3g 1.79g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 73.4g Kellogg's Special K
Calories 105kcal 377kcal Kellogg's Special K
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 12.69g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 1.4g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 23mg Kellogg's Special K
Iron 1.11mg 28mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 48mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 53mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 667mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.5mg 0.69mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.179mg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1262IU 1667IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 500µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 0.82mg 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3IU 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 0.1µg 3.3µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 11.6mg 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 1.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 1.91mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 22.6mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 45µg 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.3g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.4g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese cuisine 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
575%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
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 - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.578g)
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?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.