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Kellogg's Special K vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kellogg's Special K and Caesar salad

  • Kellogg's Special K is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, yet Caesar salad is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Special K is 792% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 Special K
Kellogg's Special K
3
:
7
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
Contains more Iron +1096.6%
Contains more Copper +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +74.8%
Contains more Calcium +913%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.3%
Contains more Potassium +220.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Kellogg's Special K
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 1050% 9% 21% 5% 87% 19% 60% 0% 300%
Caesar salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Iron +1096.6%
Contains more Copper +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +74.8%
Contains more Calcium +913%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.3%
Contains more Potassium +220.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%

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 Special K
Kellogg's Special K
10
:
2
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
Contains more Vitamin A +363.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2408.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +543.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +598.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4750%
Contains more Vitamin K +5800%
Kellogg's Special K
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%
Caesar salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +363.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2408.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +543.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +598.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4750%
Contains more Vitamin K +5800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
3
:
2
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Carbs +133%
Contains more Other +84.4%
Contains more Fats +433%
Contains more Water +1346.3%
Kellogg's Special K
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
Caesar salad
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Carbs +133%
Contains more Other +84.4%
Contains more Fats +433%
Contains more Water +1346.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
1
:
2
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +693.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.3%
Kellogg's Special K
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Caesar salad
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +693.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 72g 29.8g Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 13.39g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 9.54g Caesar salad
Carbs 73.4g 31.5g Kellogg's Special K
Calories 377kcal 265kcal Kellogg's Special K
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 12.69g 4.02g Caesar salad
Fiber 1.4g 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 23mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 28mg 2.34mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 28mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 48mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 53mg 170mg Caesar salad
Sodium 667mg 454mg Caesar salad
Zinc 0.69mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.179mg 0.126mg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 54.9µg 31.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 360IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 500µg 78µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 0.61mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 68mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.377mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.297mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 3.237mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.4g 4.206g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2.38g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.461g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

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Kellogg's Special K Caesar salad
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
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.806g)
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?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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.

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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.