Kellogg's Apple Jacks vs. Cocoa Krispies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kellogg's Apple Jacks and Cocoa Krispies?

Kellogg's Apple Jacks are higher in Fiber, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, yet Cocoa Krispies are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Manganese, Copper, and Selenium.
Cocoa Krispies' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 76% more.
Kellogg's Apple Jacks have 7 times more Fiber than Cocoa Krispies. While Kellogg's Apple Jacks have 9.3g of Fiber, Cocoa Krispies have only 1.4g.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S APPLE JACKS and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES types 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.

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Iron +11%

Contains more Calcium +958.3%

Contains more Magnesium +31%

Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%

Contains more Potassium +75.9%

Contains more Copper +238.8%

Contains more Manganese +120.4%

Contains more Selenium +187.5%

Equal in Iron - 14.5

Equal in Sodium - 424

Equal in Zinc - 5

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Iron +11%

Contains more Calcium +958.3%

Contains more Magnesium +31%

Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%

Contains more Potassium +75.9%

Contains more Copper +238.8%

Contains more Manganese +120.4%

Contains more Selenium +187.5%

Equal in Iron - 14.5

Equal in Sodium - 424

Equal in Zinc - 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.

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.2%

Contains more Folate +10.5%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Contains more Vitamin A +125.8%

Contains more Vitamin E +8900%

Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.21

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.37

Equal in Folate - 323

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.2%

Contains more Folate +10.5%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Contains more Vitamin A +125.8%

Contains more Vitamin E +8900%

Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.21

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.37

Equal in Folate - 323

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Protein +10.9%

Contains more Fats +25.9%

Contains more Water +12.4%

Contains more Other +148.8%

Equal in Protein - 4.6

Equal in Carbs - 87.9

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Protein: 5.1 g

Fats: 3.4 g

Carbs: 88.2 g

Water: 2.5 g

Other: 0.8 g

Cocoa Krispies

Protein: 4.6 g

Fats: 2.7 g

Carbs: 87.9 g

Water: 2.81 g

Other: 1.99 g

Contains more Protein +10.9%

Contains more Fats +25.9%

Contains more Water +12.4%

Contains more Other +148.8%

Equal in Protein - 4.6

Equal in Carbs - 87.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +800%

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Saturated Fat: 1.9 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9 g

Cocoa Krispies

Saturated Fat: 2.1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +800%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	78.9g	86.5g
Protein	5.1g	4.6g
Fats	3.4g	2.7g
Carbs	88.2g	87.9g
Calories	375kcal	389kcal
Starch		43.8g
Sugar	43.7g	38.6g
Fiber	9.3g	1.4g
Calcium	12mg	127mg
Iron	16.1mg	14.5mg
Magnesium	29mg	38mg
Phosphorus	70mg	102mg
Potassium	112mg	197mg
Sodium	466mg	424mg
Zinc	5.4mg	5mg
Copper	0.098mg	0.332mg
Manganese	0.499mg	1.1mg
Selenium	5.6µg	16.1µg
Vitamin A	1786IU	4032IU
Vitamin A RAE	527µg	1210µg
Vitamin E	0.12mg	10.8mg
Vitamin D	143IU	194IU
Vitamin D	3.6µg	4.8µg
Vitamin C	54mg	48mg
Vitamin B1	1.34mg	1.21mg
Vitamin B2	1.52mg	1.37mg
Vitamin B3	17.9mg	16.1mg
Vitamin B5	0.345mg	0.249mg
Vitamin B6	1.79mg	1.61mg
Folate	357µg	323µg
Vitamin B12	5.4µg	4.8µg
Vitamin K	0.4µg	0.1µg
Tryptophan	0.06mg	0.08mg
Threonine	0.18mg	0.16mg
Isoleucine	0.192mg	0.16mg
Leucine	0.468mg	0.34mg
Lysine	0.132mg	0.13mg
Methionine	0.084mg	0.09mg
Phenylalanine	0.252mg	0.23mg
Valine	0.264mg	0.24mg
Histidine	0.144mg	0.09mg
Saturated Fat	1.9g	2.1g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.6g	0.3g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.9g	0.1g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Low Fats diet
Low Carbs diet
Low Calories diet
Low Glycemic Index diet	Equal

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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

233%

243%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

100%

120%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.2g)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Kellogg's Apple Jacks is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cocoa Krispies is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)