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

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

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Kellogg's Special K is higher in Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Selenium, Vitamin C, Iron, and Copper.
Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 471% higher.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES 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.

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Kellogg's Special K

Contains more Potassium +43.4%

Contains less Sodium -29.8%

Contains more Calcium +666.7%

Contains more Magnesium +50%

Contains more Zinc +360%

Contains more Copper +359%

Contains more Selenium +1563.6%

Equal in Iron - 28

Equal in Phosphorus - 48

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Kellogg's Special K

Contains more Potassium +43.4%

Contains less Sodium -29.8%

Contains more Calcium +666.7%

Contains more Magnesium +50%

Contains more Zinc +360%

Contains more Copper +359%

Contains more Selenium +1563.6%

Equal in Iron - 28

Equal in Phosphorus - 48

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 Frosted Flakes Cereal

Kellogg's Special K

Contains more Vitamin D +42.4%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Contains more Vitamin E +21757.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +181%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.2%

Contains more Folate +237.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.5%

Equal in Vitamin A - 1667

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Kellogg's Special K

Contains more Vitamin D +42.4%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Contains more Vitamin E +21757.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +181%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.2%

Contains more Folate +237.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.5%

Equal in Vitamin A - 1667

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Kellogg's Special K

Contains more Carbs +21.5%

Contains more Water +39.3%

Contains more Protein +349.2%

Contains more Other +310.2%

Equal in Fats - 1.79

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Protein: 3.96 g

Fats: 1.68 g

Carbs: 89.2 g

Water: 4.18 g

Other: 0.98 g

Kellogg's Special K

Protein: 17.79 g

Fats: 1.79 g

Carbs: 73.4 g

Water: 3 g

Other: 4.02 g

Contains more Carbs +21.5%

Contains more Water +39.3%

Contains more Protein +349.2%

Contains more Other +310.2%

Equal in Fats - 1.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Kellogg's Special K

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.3%

Contains less Saturated Fat -11.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.2%

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.451 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g

Kellogg's Special K

Saturated Fat: 0.4 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.3%

Contains less Saturated Fat -11.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	87g	72g
Protein	3.96g	17.79g
Fats	1.68g	1.79g
Carbs	89.2g	73.4g
Calories	369kcal	377kcal
Starch	46.1g
Fructose	1.67g
Sugar	35.43g	12.69g
Fiber	2.2g	1.4g
Calcium	3mg	23mg
Iron	26.7mg	28mg
Magnesium	8mg	12mg
Phosphorus	47mg	48mg
Potassium	76mg	53mg
Sodium	468mg	667mg
Zinc	0.15mg	0.69mg
Copper	0.039mg	0.179mg
Manganese	0.055mg
Selenium	3.3µg	54.9µg
Vitamin A	1559IU	1667IU
Vitamin A RAE	450µg	500µg
Vitamin E	0.07mg	15.3mg
Vitamin D	188IU	134IU
Vitamin D	4.7µg	3.3µg
Vitamin C	24.2mg	68mg
Vitamin B1	1.903mg	1.69mg
Vitamin B2	1.73mg	1.91mg
Vitamin B3	27.667mg	22.6mg
Vitamin B5	0.215mg
Vitamin B6	3.573mg	6.44mg
Folate	382µg	1290µg
Vitamin B12	8.1µg	19.4µg
Vitamin K	0.2µg	0.1µg
Tryptophan	0.028mg
Threonine	0.13mg
Isoleucine	0.149mg
Leucine	0.633mg
Lysine	0.028mg
Methionine	0.065mg
Phenylalanine	0.223mg
Valine	0.195mg
Histidine	0.112mg
Saturated Fat	0.451g	0.4g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.008g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.265g	0.3g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.669g	0.4g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	0.629g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.032g

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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

321%

575%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

114%

156%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.74g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Sodium?

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.