General Mills Cheerios vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between General Mills Cheerios and Kellogg's Special K
- General Mills Cheerios have more Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Kellogg's Special K is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Selenium.
- Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 526% more than General Mills Cheerios.
- Kellogg's Special K has 24 times less Zinc than General Mills Cheerios. General Mills Cheerios have 16.73mg of Zinc, while Kellogg's Special K has 0.69mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS 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
+1643.5%
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Iron
+18.5%
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Magnesium
+850%
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Phosphorus
+902.1%
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Potassium
+1109.4%
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Sodium
-25.5%
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Zinc
+2324.6%
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Copper
+115.1%
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Selenium
+120.5%
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Calcium
+1643.5%
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Iron
+18.5%
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Magnesium
+850%
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Phosphorus
+902.1%
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Potassium
+1109.4%
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Sodium
-25.5%
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Zinc
+2324.6%
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Copper
+115.1%
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Selenium
+120.5%
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
+97.9%
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Vitamin K
+1700%
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Vitamin E
+2253.8%
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Vitamin C
+214.8%
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Vitamin B1
+27.4%
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Vitamin B2
+1810%
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Vitamin B6
+169.5%
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Folate
+80.7%
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Vitamin B12
+186.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 22.6
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Vitamin A
+97.9%
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Vitamin K
+1700%
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Vitamin E
+2253.8%
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Vitamin C
+214.8%
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Vitamin B1
+27.4%
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Vitamin B2
+1810%
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Vitamin B6
+169.5%
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Folate
+80.7%
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Vitamin B12
+186.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 22.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+276%
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Water
+71%
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Protein
+47.1%
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+42.6%
Equal in Carbs - 73.4
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
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2.82 g
Protein:
17.79 g
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1.79 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
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3 g
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4.02 g
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Fats
+276%
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Water
+71%
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Protein
+47.1%
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+42.6%
Equal in Carbs - 73.4
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+692%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+508%
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Saturated Fat
-73.3%
Saturated Fat:
1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.432 g
Saturated Fat:
0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+692%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+508%
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Saturated Fat
-73.3%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 63.83g | 72g |
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| Protein | 12.09g | 17.79g |
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| Fats | 6.73g | 1.79g |
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| Carbs | 73.23g | 73.4g |
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| Calories | 376kcal | 377kcal |
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| Starch | 57.37g |
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| Fructose | 0.09g |
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| Sugar | 4.36g | 12.69g |
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| Fiber | 9.4g | 1.4g |
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| Calcium | 401mg | 23mg |
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| Iron | 33.17mg | 28mg |
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| Magnesium | 114mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 481mg | 48mg |
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| Potassium | 641mg | 53mg |
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| Sodium | 497mg | 667mg |
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| Zinc | 16.73mg | 0.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.179mg |
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| Manganese | 3.547mg |
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| Selenium | 24.9µg | 54.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3299IU | 1667IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 990µg | 500µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 15.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 136IU | 134IU |
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| Vitamin D | 3.4µg | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 68mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.327mg | 1.69mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 1.91mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 20.967mg | 22.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.073mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.39mg | 6.44mg |
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| Folate | 714µg | 1290µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.77µg | 19.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.167mg |
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| Threonine | 0.418mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.429mg |
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| Leucine | 0.91mg |
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| Lysine | 0.366mg |
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| Methionine | 0.178mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.628mg |
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| Valine | 0.586mg |
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| Histidine | 0.261mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 0.4g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.376g | 0.3g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.432g | 0.4g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.344g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.068g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios 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 ($)