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

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

  • Kellogg's Crispix Cereal is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Kellogg's Special K is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin C.
  • Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 550% higher.
  • Kellogg's Special K has 8 times less Zinc than Kellogg's Crispix Cereal. Kellogg's Crispix Cereal has 5.19mg of Zinc, while Kellogg's Special K has 0.69mg.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S CRISPIX 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 2.7% 6.3% 1050% 68% 142% 19% 86% 0% 68%
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 PotassiumPotassium +34%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +652.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +342.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
~equal in Iron ~28mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~48mg
~equal in Sodium ~667mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
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 70% 103% 2% 105% 450% 471% 452% 13% 556% 774% 0.25% 725% 3.3%
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 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +213.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1667IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~3.3µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~1.69mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~1.91mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~22.6mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 87% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 87.19 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 2.42 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 CarbsCarbs +18.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170%
Contains more FatsFats +123.8%
Contains more OtherOther +66.1%
~equal in Water ~3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 29% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.3 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Crispix Cereal Kellogg's Special K Opinion
Calories 378kcal 377kcal Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Protein 6.59g 17.79g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 0.8g 1.79g Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 21mg 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 86.19g 72g Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Carbs 87.19g 73.4g Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Vitamin D 138IU 134IU Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Magnesium 13mg 12mg Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Calcium 9mg 23mg Kellogg's Special K
Potassium 71mg 53mg Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Iron 28mg 28mg
Sugar 12.8g 12.69g Kellogg's Special K
Fiber 1g 1.4g Kellogg's Special K
Copper 0.205mg 0.179mg Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Zinc 5.19mg 0.69mg Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Phosphorus 45mg 48mg Kellogg's Special K
Sodium 660mg 667mg Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Vitamin A 1724IU 1667IU Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 494µg 500µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 0.1mg 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.5µg 3.3µg Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Selenium 12.4µg 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.8mg 1.69mg Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Vitamin B2 2.04mg 1.91mg Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Vitamin B3 24.1mg 22.6mg Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.219mg Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 6.19µg 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 966µg 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 6mg 11mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.2g 0.4g Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 0.3g Kellogg's Special K
Polyunsaturated fat 0.3g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Crispix Cereal 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
286%
Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
531%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Kellogg's Crispix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Crispix Cereal
Kellogg's Crispix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.2g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.