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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 RAE.
  • 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.
Contains more Iron +723.5%
Contains less Sodium -56.4%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Calcium +195.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +275%
Contains more Potassium +384.9%
Contains more Zinc +250.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 1050% 9% 21% 5% 87% 19% 60% 0% 300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Contains more Iron +723.5%
Contains less Sodium -56.4%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Calcium +195.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +275%
Contains more Potassium +384.9%
Contains more Zinc +250.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +566.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1098.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +397.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3041.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1840%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 306% 99% 227% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1487% 968% 2425% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +566.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1098.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +397.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3041.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1840%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1259.3%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Fats +2670.9%
Contains more Water +536.7%
Equal in Other - 4.4
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 Carbs +1259.3%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Fats +2670.9%
Contains more Water +536.7%
Equal in Other - 4.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6723.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1005%
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6723.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 72g 5.4g Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 1.79g 49.6g Beef sticks
Carbs 73.4g 5.4g Kellogg's Special K
Calories 377kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Sugar 12.69g Beef sticks
Fiber 1.4g Kellogg's Special K
Calcium 23mg 68mg Beef sticks
Iron 28mg 3.4mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 48mg 180mg Beef sticks
Potassium 53mg 257mg Beef sticks
Sodium 667mg 1531mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 0.69mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.179mg 0.13mg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.086mg Beef sticks
Selenium 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 250IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 500µg 13µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 68mg 6.8mg 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
Folate 1290µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 1µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kellogg's Special K
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
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Special K Beef sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
575%
Kellogg's Special K
38%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K contains less Sodium (difference - 864mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
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.