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Cream of Wheat vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cream of Wheat and kellogg's Special K

  • Kellogg's Special K is richer than cream of Wheat in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for kellogg's Special K is 808% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt 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 4.3% 19% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
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 CalciumCalcium +178.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165%
Contains more IronIron +464.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1468.6%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 77% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +628.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +809.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +630.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1984.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1980.6%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 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 WaterWater +2713.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +866.8%
Contains more FatsFats +645.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +461.2%
Contains more OtherOther +813.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +809.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Kellogg's Special K DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 19.4µg 808%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 6.44mg 472%
Folate 62µg 1290µg 307%
Iron 4.96mg 28mg 288%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 1.91mg 131%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 1.69mg 122%
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 22.6mg 122%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 15.3mg 102%
Selenium 3.5µg 54.9µg 93%
Vitamin C 0mg 68mg 76%
Protein 1.84g 17.79g 32%
Vitamin A 232µg 500µg 30%
Sodium 102mg 667mg 25%
Carbs 13.08g 73.4g 20%
Vitamin D 134IU 17%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 17%
Calories 62kcal 377kcal 16%
Copper 0.043mg 0.179mg 15%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.69mg 5%
Phosphorus 18mg 48mg 4%
Calcium 64mg 23mg 4%
Fiber 0.6g 1.4g 3%
Fats 0.24g 1.79g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.4g 2%
Saturated fat 0.038g 0.4g 2%
Choline 11mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 2%
Magnesium 6mg 12mg 1%
Potassium 20mg 53mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 0.3g 1%
Net carbs 12.48g 72g N/A
Sugar 0.07g 12.69g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.058mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0%
Leucine 0.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0%
Valine 0.089mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat 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
28%
Cream of Wheat
532%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in minerals
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?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.362g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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 ($)

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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.