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.
- Kellogg's Crispix Cereal has a higher glycemic index (88) than kellogg's Special K (69).
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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +652.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +342.7% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.59 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
87.19 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
2.42 g
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% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.3 g
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.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.19µg | 19.4µg | 550% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.41mg | 6.44mg | 310% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 15.3mg | 101% |
| Folate | 966µg | 1290µg | 81% |
| Selenium | 12.4µg | 54.9µg | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 68mg | 52% |
| Zinc | 5.19mg | 0.69mg | 41% |
| Protein | 6.59g | 17.79g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.04mg | 1.91mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 24.1mg | 22.6mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.8mg | 1.69mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 87.19g | 73.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.219mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.205mg | 0.179mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 1.79g | 2% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 53mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 494µg | 500µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3.5µg | 3.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 138IU | 134IU | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.3g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 377kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 86.19g | 72g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Iron | 28mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.8g | 12.69g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 48mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 660mg | 667mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.2g | 0.3g | 0% |
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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
287%
532%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
156%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Crispix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.