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Corn chips vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn chips and kellogg's Special K

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin A in kellogg's Special K is higher than in corn chips.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 808% more than corn chips.
  • Kellogg's Special K has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kellogg's Special K is 69, while the glycemic index of corn chips is 42.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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 +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +87%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +2233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +622.4%

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 0% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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% 167% 306% 50% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2348.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2584.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3756.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16025%
~equal in Choline ~11mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 +1763.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29%
Contains more WaterWater +180.4%
Contains more OtherOther +60.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 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 +2944.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4009.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Kellogg's Special K DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 19.4µg 808%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 6.44mg 483%
Iron 1.2mg 28mg 335%
Folate 8µg 1290µg 321%
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 1.91mg 141%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 1.69mg 137%
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 22.6mg 136%
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 0.4g 107%
Selenium 7.6µg 54.9µg 86%
Vitamin C 0mg 68mg 76%
Vitamin A 3µg 500µg 55%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 15.3mg 54%
Fats 33.36g 1.79g 49%
Protein 6.17g 17.79g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.134g 0.3g 22%
Phosphorus 194mg 48mg 21%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Saturated fat 4.331g 0.4g 18%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg 17%
Vitamin D 0IU 134IU 17%
Magnesium 72mg 12mg 14%
Manganese 0.333mg 14%
Calcium 138mg 23mg 12%
Fiber 4g 1.4g 10%
Copper 0.101mg 0.179mg 9%
Calories 538kcal 377kcal 8%
Sodium 514mg 667mg 7%
Carbs 56.9g 73.4g 6%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 4%
Potassium 144mg 53mg 3%
Net carbs 52.9g 72g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 12.69g N/A
Trans fat 0.088g 0g N/A
Choline 12.1mg 11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips 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
21%
Corn chips
532%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.931g)
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?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.