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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, and selenium, yet caesar salad is richer in phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for kellogg's Special K is 792% higher.
  • Caesar salad has a lower glycemic index than kellogg's Special K.

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.
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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more IronIron +1096.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +913%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +381.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.9%

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% 167% 306% 50% 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 0% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +541%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2408.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +543.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +598.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4750%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5800%

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
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 ProteinProtein +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133%
Contains more OtherOther +84.4%
Contains more FatsFats +433%
Contains more WaterWater +1346.3%

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +693.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0.4µg 792%
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 495%
Folate 1290µg 323%
Iron 28mg 2.34mg 321%
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.297mg 124%
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 3.237mg 121%
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.377mg 109%
Vitamin E 15.3mg 0.61mg 98%
Vitamin C 68mg 0mg 76%
Vitamin A 500µg 78µg 47%
Selenium 54.9µg 31.4µg 43%
Phosphorus 48mg 231mg 26%
Calcium 23mg 233mg 21%
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU 17%
Saturated fat 0.4g 4.206g 17%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg 17%
Manganese 0.321mg 14%
Carbs 73.4g 31.5g 14%
Fats 1.79g 9.54g 12%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Sodium 667mg 454mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 9%
Protein 17.79g 13.39g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.61mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.461g 7%
Calories 377kcal 265kcal 6%
Copper 0.179mg 0.126mg 6%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.9µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.3g 2.38g 5%
Magnesium 12mg 28mg 4%
Potassium 53mg 170mg 3%
Choline 11mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Fiber 1.4g 1.7g 1%
Net carbs 72g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 12.69g 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Special K Caesar salad
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
532%
Kellogg's Special K
27%
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.

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