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Kellogg's Special K vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kellogg's Special K and Chinese lemon chicken

  • Kellogg's Special K is richer than Chinese lemon chicken in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Selenium, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Special K is 804% higher.
  • Kellogg's Special K contains 143 times more Folate than Chinese lemon chicken. Kellogg's Special K contains 1290µg of Folate, while Chinese lemon chicken contains 9µg.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken.

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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 +2195.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +347.5%
Contains more Selenium +322.3%
Contains more Calcium +73.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +203.8%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
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 12% 46% 12% 59% 15% 33% 14% 14% 12% 71%
Contains more Iron +2195.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +347.5%
Contains more Selenium +322.3%
Contains more Calcium +73.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +203.8%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%

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 +15054.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1095.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +3200%
Contains more Vitamin C +2856.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3088.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2476%
Contains more Folate +14233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17536.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +24300%
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 1% 26% 3% 8% 14% 17% 71% 32% 58% 7% 14% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +15054.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1095.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +3200%
Contains more Vitamin C +2856.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3088.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2476%
Contains more Folate +14233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17536.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +24300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.9%
Contains more Carbs +256.1%
Contains more Other +214.1%
Contains more Fats +657%
Contains more Water +1656.3%
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +49.9%
Contains more Carbs +256.1%
Contains more Other +214.1%
Contains more Fats +657%
Contains more Water +1656.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +816.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1421.5%
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +816.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1421.5%

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 Chinese lemon chicken
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 Chinese lemon chicken Opinion
Net carbs 72g 19.61g Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 11.87g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 13.55g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 73.4g 20.61g Kellogg's Special K
Calories 377kcal 252kcal Kellogg's Special K
Starch 10.27g Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 12.69g 8.18g Chinese lemon chicken
Fiber 1.4g 1g Kellogg's Special K
Calcium 23mg 40mg Chinese lemon chicken
Iron 28mg 1.22mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 48mg 136mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 53mg 161mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 667mg 252mg Chinese lemon chicken
Zinc 0.69mg 0.51mg Kellogg's Special K
Copper 0.179mg 0.04mg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.089mg Chinese lemon chicken
Selenium 54.9µg 13µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 11IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 500µg 3µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 1.28mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU 5IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0.1µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 68mg 2.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.053mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.07mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 3.776mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.25mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg 9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0.11µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 24.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Kellogg's Special K
Trans Fat 0g 0.068g Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2.033g Kellogg's Special K
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2.749g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 6.086g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Special K Chinese lemon chicken
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
26%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.633g)
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?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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