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

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What are the main differences between Granola and Kellogg's Special K?

Kellogg's Special K has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Selenium than Granola.
Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 308% higher.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K types in this comparison.

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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.

Granola

Kellogg's Special K

Contains more Calcium +43.5%

Contains more Magnesium +466.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +375%

Contains more Potassium +305.7%

Contains less Sodium -61.5%

Contains more Zinc +1015.9%

Contains more Copper +235.2%

Contains more Iron +656.8%

Contains more Selenium +217.3%

Granola

Kellogg's Special K

Contains more Calcium +43.5%

Contains more Magnesium +466.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +375%

Contains more Potassium +305.7%

Contains less Sodium -61.5%

Contains more Zinc +1015.9%

Contains more Copper +235.2%

Contains more Iron +656.8%

Contains more Selenium +217.3%

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.

Granola

Kellogg's Special K

Contains more Vitamin K +1200%

Contains more Vitamin E +529.6%

Contains more Vitamin D +57.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +1033.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.8%

Contains more Folate +58.1%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.7%

Equal in Vitamin A - 1667

Granola

Kellogg's Special K

Contains more Vitamin K +1200%

Contains more Vitamin E +529.6%

Contains more Vitamin D +57.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +1033.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.8%

Contains more Folate +58.1%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.7%

Equal in Vitamin A - 1667

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Granola

Kellogg's Special K

Contains more Fats +218.4%

Contains more Carbs +10.2%

Contains more Water +16.7%

Contains more Protein +104.5%

Contains more Other +235%

Equal in Carbs - 73.4

Granola

Protein: 8.7 g

Fats: 5.7 g

Carbs: 80.9 g

Water: 3.5 g

Other: 1.2 g

Kellogg's Special K

Protein: 17.79 g

Fats: 1.79 g

Carbs: 73.4 g

Water: 3 g

Other: 4.02 g

Contains more Fats +218.4%

Contains more Carbs +10.2%

Contains more Water +16.7%

Contains more Protein +104.5%

Contains more Other +235%

Equal in Carbs - 73.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Granola

Kellogg's Special K

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%

Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%

Granola

Saturated Fat: 1.39 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g

Kellogg's Special K

Saturated Fat: 0.4 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%

Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	73.9g	72g
Protein	8.7g	17.79g
Fats	5.7g	1.79g
Carbs	80.9g	73.4g
Calories	389kcal	377kcal
Sugar	28.3g	12.69g
Fiber	7g	1.4g
Calcium	33mg	23mg
Iron	3.7mg	28mg
Magnesium	68mg	12mg
Phosphorus	228mg	48mg
Potassium	215mg	53mg
Sodium	257mg	667mg
Zinc	7.7mg	0.69mg
Copper	0.6mg	0.179mg
Selenium	17.3µg	54.9µg
Vitamin A	1531IU	1667IU
Vitamin A RAE	459µg	500µg
Vitamin E	2.43mg	15.3mg
Vitamin D	82IU	134IU
Vitamin D	2.1µg	3.3µg
Vitamin C	6mg	68mg
Vitamin B1	0.76mg	1.69mg
Vitamin B2	0.87mg	1.91mg
Vitamin B3	10.2mg	22.6mg
Vitamin B6	4.08mg	6.44mg
Folate	816µg	1290µg
Vitamin B12	12µg	19.4µg
Vitamin K	1.3µg	0.1µg
Saturated Fat	1.39g	0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.5g	0.3g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.6g	0.4g

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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

322%

575%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

85%

156%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.61g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.99g)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Sodium?

Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Granola is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)