General Mills Trix Cereal vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between General Mills Trix Cereal and Kellogg's Special K
- General Mills Trix Cereal is higher in Zinc, and Calcium, yet Kellogg's Special K is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Vitamin E, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
- Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 613% more than General Mills Trix Cereal.
- General Mills Trix Cereal contains 20 times more Zinc than Kellogg's Special K. While General Mills Trix Cereal contains 14.1mg of Zinc, Kellogg's Special K contains only 0.69mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TRIX 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +108.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1260.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +205.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1943.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +291.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +744.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +261.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2960% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +195.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +313.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +244% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~3.3µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.9 g
Fats:
3.79 g
Carbs:
86.19 g
Water:
1.89 g
Other:
3.23 g
Protein:
17.79 g
Fats:
1.79 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
4.02 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +263.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
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 | +496.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +247.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -20% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 384kcal | 377kcal |
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| Protein | 4.9g | 17.79g |
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| Fats | 3.79g | 1.79g |
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| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 68mg |
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| Net carbs | 82.29g | 72g |
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| Carbs | 86.19g | 73.4g |
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| Vitamin D | 125IU | 134IU |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 313mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 162mg | 53mg |
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| Iron | 16.89mg | 28mg |
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| Sugar | 32g | 12.69g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.117mg | 0.179mg |
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| Zinc | 14.1mg | 0.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 48mg |
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| Sodium | 500mg | 667mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2344IU | 1667IU |
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| Vitamin A | 669µg | 500µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 15.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.1µg | 3.3µg |
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| Selenium | 6.5µg | 54.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.6mg | 1.69mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.89mg | 1.91mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.79mg | 22.6mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.18mg | 6.44mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.69µg | 19.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 375µg | 1290µg |
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| Choline | 10.7mg | 11mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 0.4g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.79g | 0.3g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.39g | 0.4g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
221%
531%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
136%
156%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Trix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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.