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

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Significant differences between Gratin and Kellogg's Special K

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A in Kellogg's Special K is higher than in Gratin.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 808% more than Gratin.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
Gratin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +647.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +4275%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1933.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.69mg

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.
Gratin
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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 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 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% 100% 306% 99% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +586.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +531.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2540.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1546.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3601.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +11627.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 +324%
Contains more WaterWater +2366.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +251.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +551.3%
Contains more OtherOther +93.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 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 +616.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Kellogg's Special K Opinion
Calories 132kcal 377kcal Kellogg's Special K
Protein 5.06g 17.79g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 7.59g 1.79g Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 9.47g 72g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 11.27g 73.4g Kellogg's Special K
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 0IU 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 20mg 12mg Gratin
Calcium 119mg 23mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 53mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 28mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 12.69g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 1.4g Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.179mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 0.69mg 0.69mg
Phosphorus 113mg 48mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 667mg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 1667IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 64µg 500µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 1.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 1.91mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 22.6mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 0µg 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 11µg 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 11mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.3g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin 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
14%
Gratin
531%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
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 - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.333g)
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?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.