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 RAE, and Zinc, while Kellogg's Special K have 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.
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Calcium
+452.2%
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Magnesium
+216.7%
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Phosphorus
+112.5%
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Potassium
+271.7%
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Sodium
-36.4%
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Zinc
+624.6%
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Copper
+85.5%
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Iron
+93.1%
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Selenium
+241%
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Calcium
+452.2%
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Magnesium
+216.7%
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Phosphorus
+112.5%
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Potassium
+271.7%
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Sodium
-36.4%
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Zinc
+624.6%
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Copper
+85.5%
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Iron
+93.1%
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Selenium
+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.
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Vitamin A
+141.9%
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Vitamin D
+45.5%
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Vitamin E
+41.7%
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Vitamin C
+41.7%
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Vitamin B1
+39.7%
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Vitamin B2
+39.4%
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Vitamin B3
+40.4%
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Vitamin B6
+300%
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Folate
+299.4%
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Vitamin B12
+304.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin A
+141.9%
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Vitamin D
+45.5%
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Vitamin E
+41.7%
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Vitamin C
+41.7%
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Vitamin B1
+39.7%
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Vitamin B2
+39.4%
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Vitamin B3
+40.4%
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Vitamin B6
+300%
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Folate
+299.4%
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Vitamin B12
+304.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+50.8%
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Carbs
+19.8%
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Protein
+286.7%
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Other
+102%
Equal in Water - 3
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
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Fats
+50.8%
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Carbs
+19.8%
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Protein
+286.7%
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+102%
Equal in Water - 3
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-81%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+300%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.3
Saturated Fat:
2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.1 g
Saturated Fat:
0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
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Saturated Fat
-81%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+300%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.3
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 86.5g | 72g |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 17.79g |
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| Fats | 2.7g | 1.79g |
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| Carbs | 87.9g | 73.4g |
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| Calories | 389kcal | 377kcal |
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| Starch | 43.8g |
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| Sugar | 38.6g | 12.69g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.4g | |
| Calcium | 127mg | 23mg |
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| Iron | 14.5mg | 28mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 102mg | 48mg |
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| Potassium | 197mg | 53mg |
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| Sodium | 424mg | 667mg |
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| Zinc | 5mg | 0.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.332mg | 0.179mg |
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| Manganese | 1.1mg |
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| Selenium | 16.1µg | 54.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4032IU | 1667IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1210µg | 500µg |
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| Vitamin E | 10.8mg | 15.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 194IU | 134IU |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 48mg | 68mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.21mg | 1.69mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.37mg | 1.91mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 16.1mg | 22.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.61mg | 6.44mg |
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| Folate | 323µg | 1290µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.8µg | 19.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg |
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| Threonine | 0.16mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.16mg |
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| Leucine | 0.34mg |
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| Lysine | 0.13mg |
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| Methionine | 0.09mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.23mg |
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| Valine | 0.24mg |
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| Histidine | 0.09mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.1g | 0.4g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 0.3g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.4g |
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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
243%
575%
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 ($)