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Kellogg's Special K vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kellogg's Special K and Beef sticks

  • Kellogg's Special K is richer than Beef sticks in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Special K is 767% higher.
  • Kellogg's Special K contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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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 8.6% 6.9% 4.7% 1050% 60% 19% 21% 87% 0% 299%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Contains more IronIron +723.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +384.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +250.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275%

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 227% 100% 306% 99% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
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 23% 15% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +566.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1098.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +338.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +397.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3041.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1840%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1259.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2670.9%
Contains more WaterWater +536.7%
~equal in Other ~4.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6723.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1005%

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 Special K Beef sticks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Beef sticks Opinion
Calories 377kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Protein 17.79g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 1.79g 49.6g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 68mg 6.8mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 72g 5.4g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 73.4g 5.4g Kellogg's Special K
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Beef sticks
Calcium 23mg 68mg Beef sticks
Potassium 53mg 257mg Beef sticks
Iron 28mg 3.4mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 12.69g Beef sticks
Fiber 1.4g Kellogg's Special K
Copper 0.179mg 0.13mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 0.69mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 48mg 180mg Beef sticks
Sodium 667mg 1531mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 250IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 500µg 13µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.086mg Beef sticks
Selenium 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.141mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.436mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 4.54mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.205mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 1µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 11mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.4g 20.8g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 4.42g Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Special K Beef sticks
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
531%
Kellogg's Special K
35%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K contains less Sodium (difference - 864mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.4g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.