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Kellogg's Special K vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kellogg's Special K and Caramel popcorn

  • Kellogg's Special K is higher than Caramel popcorn in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Vitamin C.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 808% more than Caramel popcorn.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.

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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 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Contains more IronIron +616.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1307.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +569.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.5%

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% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2037.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1415.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1035.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3381.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +7962.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3800%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.3%

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
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +178%
Contains more OtherOther +123.3%
Contains more FatsFats +335.8%
~equal in Carbs ~80.7g
~equal in Water ~3.3g

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
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +810%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +717.5%

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 Caramel popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Caramel popcorn Opinion
Calories 377kcal 400kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 17.79g 6.4g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 7.8g Caramel popcorn
Vitamin C 68mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 72g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 73.4g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 23mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 53mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 28mg 3.91mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 12.69g 45.36g Kellogg's Special K
Fiber 1.4g 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.179mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 0.69mg 1.24mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 48mg 127mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 667mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 1667IU 78IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 500µg 4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 0.85mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 54.9µg 3.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.051mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.126mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 1.99mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.23mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.185mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Folate 1290µg 16µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 11mg 17.3mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.4g 1.04g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2.73g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 3.27g Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Special K Caramel popcorn
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
14%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.