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

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How are fettuccine and kellogg's Special K different?

  • Kellogg's Special K has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin D than fettuccine.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for kellogg's Special K is 808% higher.
  • Fettuccine has a lower glycemic index (47) than kellogg's Special K (69).

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K are the varieties used in this article.

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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% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
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 +21.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +4566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +590%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92%
~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% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 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 EVitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1777.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12780%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +21400%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 +50.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2406.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +424.3%
Contains more OtherOther +111.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 +200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.4g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Kellogg's Special K DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 19.4µg 808%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 6.44mg 492%
Iron 0.6mg 28mg 343%
Folate 6µg 1290µg 321%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 1.91mg 142%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 1.69mg 133%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 22.6mg 130%
Selenium 54.9µg 100%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 15.3mg 99%
Vitamin C 68mg 76%
Vitamin A 500µg 56%
Protein 6.2g 17.79g 23%
Sodium 166mg 667mg 22%
Carbs 14g 73.4g 20%
Copper 0.179mg 20%
Vitamin D 0IU 134IU 17%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg 17%
Calories 99kcal 377kcal 14%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.69mg 5%
Phosphorus 25mg 48mg 3%
Potassium 168mg 53mg 3%
Fiber 2g 1.4g 2%
Choline 11mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.9g 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0.3g 2%
Calcium 28mg 23mg 1%
Magnesium 6mg 12mg 1%
Fats 2.7g 1.79g 1%
Net carbs 12g 72g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 12.69g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.4g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine 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
7%
Fettuccine
532%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is cheaper (difference - $4)
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?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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