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Cookie Crisp Cereal vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cookie Crisp Cereal and Kellogg's Special K

  • Cookie Crisp Cereal is richer in Zinc, and Calcium, yet Kellogg's Special K is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Vitamin E, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Special K is 567% higher.
  • Cookie Crisp Cereal contains 21 times more Zinc than Kellogg's Special K. Cookie Crisp Cereal contains 14.4mg of Zinc, while Kellogg's Special K contains 0.69mg.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COOKIE CRISP 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 22% 116% 20% 649% 71% 393% 66% 60% 46% 40%
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 +158.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1573.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +335.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains more ZincZinc +1987%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +61.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +652.1%

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 77% 115% 11% 114% 350% 369% 360% 25% 444% 725% 3.8% 289% 7%
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 AVitamin A +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +234.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +234.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +235.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 4% 85% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 84.5 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 3.6 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 FatsFats +145.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +242.1%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.7 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 +366.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +325%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie Crisp Cereal Kellogg's Special K Opinion
Calories 380kcal 377kcal Cookie Crisp Cereal
Protein 5.2g 17.79g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 4.4g 1.79g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin C 23.1mg 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 79.4g 72g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Carbs 84.5g 73.4g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin D 154IU 134IU Cookie Crisp Cereal
Magnesium 31mg 12mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Calcium 385mg 23mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Potassium 231mg 53mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Iron 17.3mg 28mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 34.8g 12.69g Kellogg's Special K
Fiber 5.1g 1.4g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Copper 0.213mg 0.179mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Zinc 14.4mg 0.69mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Phosphorus 154mg 48mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Sodium 457mg 667mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A 1923IU 1667IU Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 546µg 500µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin E 0.57mg 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.8µg 3.3µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Manganese 0.353mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Selenium 7.3µg 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.4mg 1.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 1.91mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 19.2mg 22.6mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B6 1.923mg 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 5.8µg 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.1µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Folate 385µg 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 12.8mg 11mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.8g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 1.4g 0.3g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.7g 0.4g Cookie Crisp Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cookie Crisp Cereal 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
222%
Cookie Crisp Cereal
531%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Cookie Crisp Cereal
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal 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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.