Cocoa Krispies vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cocoa Krispies and kellogg's Special K
- Cocoa Krispies have more vitamin A and zinc, while kellogg's Special K has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 608% higher.
- Kellogg's Special K contains 7 times less zinc than cocoa Krispies. Cocoa Krispies contain 5mg of zinc, while kellogg's Special K contains 0.69mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +216.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +452.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +271.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +624.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +241% |
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 AVitamin A | +142% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +304.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +299.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
87.9 g
Water:
2.81 g
Other:
1.99 g
Protein:
17.79 g
Fats:
1.79 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
4.02 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +286.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102% |
~equal in
Water
~3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +300% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.3g
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 B12 | 4.8µg | 19.4µg | 608% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.61mg | 6.44mg | 372% |
| Folate | 323µg | 1290µg | 242% |
| Iron | 14.5mg | 28mg | 169% |
| Vitamin A | 1210µg | 500µg | 79% |
| Selenium | 16.1µg | 54.9µg | 71% |
| Manganese | 1.1mg | 48% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.37mg | 1.91mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 16.1mg | 22.6mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.21mg | 1.69mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 5mg | 0.69mg | 39% |
| Vitamin E | 10.8mg | 15.3mg | 30% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 17.79g | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 68mg | 22% |
| Starch | 43.8g | 18% | |
| Copper | 0.332mg | 0.179mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 667mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 23mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 48mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 3.3µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 194IU | 134IU | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.1g | 0.4g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 87.9g | 73.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 197mg | 53mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 377kcal | 1% |
| Caffeine | 5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 1.79g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 86.5g | 72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.6g | 12.69g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.34mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.23mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.09mg | 0% |
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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
231%
532%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
156%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)