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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 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.
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% 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 0% 22% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +363.1%
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 Opinion
Calories 377kcal 265kcal Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 13.39g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 9.54g Caesar salad
Vitamin C 68mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 72g 29.8g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 73.4g 31.5g Kellogg's Special K
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 28mg Caesar salad
Calcium 23mg 233mg Caesar salad
Potassium 53mg 170mg Caesar salad
Iron 28mg 2.34mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 12.69g 4.02g Caesar salad
Fiber 1.4g 1.7g Caesar salad
Copper 0.179mg 0.126mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 0.69mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 48mg 231mg Caesar salad
Sodium 667mg 454mg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 1667IU 360IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 500µg 78µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 0.61mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 54.9µg 31.4µg 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
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.9µg Caesar salad
Folate 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 11mg 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
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
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

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
531%
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.

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