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Kellogg's Froot Loops vs. Kellogg's Apple Jacks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between kellogg's Froot Loops and kellogg's Apple Jacks

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B6 in kellogg's Apple Jacks is higher than in kellogg's Froot Loops.
  • The amount of sugar in kellogg's Froot Loops is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROOT LOOPS and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S APPLE JACKS.

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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 22% 3% 10% 581% 30% 142% 32% 61% 73% 32%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 9.9% 604% 33% 147% 30% 61% 65% 31%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Potassium ~112mg
~equal in Iron ~16.1mg
~equal in Zinc ~5.4mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~70mg
~equal in Sodium ~466mg
~equal in Selenium ~5.6µg

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 173% 167% 3% 53% 323% 339% 323% 21% 397% 650% 0.75% 259% 5.7%
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 180% 176% 2.4% 54% 335% 351% 336% 21% 413% 675% 1% 268% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~54mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~527µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~3.6µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~1.34mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~1.52mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~17.9mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.345mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~1.79mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~5.4µg
~equal in Folate ~357µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 88% 3%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 88 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 0.8 g
5% 3% 88% 3%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 88.2 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 0.8 g
~equal in Protein ~5.1g
~equal in Fats ~3.4g
~equal in Carbs ~88.2g
~equal in Water ~2.5g
~equal in Other ~0.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 18% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.9 g
56% 18% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.9 g
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.9g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.6g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.9g

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 Froot Loops Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Froot Loops Kellogg's Apple Jacks DV% diff.
Iron 15.5mg 16.1mg 8%
Vitamin B12 5.2µg 5.4µg 8%
Vitamin B6 1.72mg 1.79mg 5%
Vitamin B3 17.2mg 17.9mg 4%
Vitamin B2 1.47mg 1.52mg 4%
Vitamin B1 1.29mg 1.34mg 4%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.499mg 3%
Folate 345µg 357µg 3%
Vitamin A 501µg 527µg 3%
Vitamin C 52mg 54mg 2%
Zinc 5.2mg 5.4mg 2%
Phosphorus 74mg 70mg 1%
Selenium 5.9µg 5.6µg 1%
Copper 0.089mg 0.098mg 1%
Vitamin D 138IU 143IU 1%
Choline 10.5mg 7.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 3.5µg 3.6µg 1%
Calories 375kcal 375kcal 0%
Protein 5.3g 5.1g 0%
Fats 3.4g 3.4g 0%
Net carbs 78.7g 78.9g N/A
Carbs 88g 88.2g 0%
Magnesium 31mg 29mg 0%
Calcium 10mg 12mg 0%
Potassium 117mg 112mg 0%
Sugar 41.7g 43.7g N/A
Fiber 9.3g 9.3g 0%
Sodium 469mg 466mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.12mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.347mg 0.345mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.4µg 0%
Saturated fat 1.8g 1.9g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.6g 0.6g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.9g 0.9g 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.18mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.192mg 0%
Leucine 0.435mg 0.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.1mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0.084mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.245mg 0.252mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0.264mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0.144mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Froot Loops Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet Equal
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
209%
Kellogg's Froot Loops
217%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
99%
Kellogg's Froot Loops
100%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Froot Loops
Kellogg's Froot Loops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is relatively richer in vitamins
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.
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