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

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What are the main differences between Kellogg's Special K and Orange chicken?

  • Kellogg's Special K has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and Selenium than Orange chicken.
  • Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 800% higher.
  • Orange chicken has 129 times less Folate than Kellogg's Special K. Kellogg's Special K has 1290µg of Folate, while Orange chicken has 10µg.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken types in this comparison.

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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 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.3%
Contains more IronIron +2878.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +326.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +221.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +294.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.1%

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 3% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7455.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +531.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1329.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3830.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +768.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +529.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9600%
Contains more FolateFolate +12800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +24300%
Contains more CholineCholine +500.9%

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
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +226.8%
Contains more OtherOther +104.1%
Contains more FatsFats +608.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1514.3%

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
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1058%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Orange chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Orange chicken Opinion
Calories 377kcal 262kcal Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 14.46g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 12.68g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 68mg 0.9mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 72g 21.66g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 73.4g 22.46g Kellogg's Special K
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU 5IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Orange chicken
Calcium 23mg 14mg Kellogg's Special K
Potassium 53mg 209mg Orange chicken
Iron 28mg 0.94mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 12.69g 13.6g Kellogg's Special K
Fiber 1.4g 0.8g Kellogg's Special K
Copper 0.179mg 0.042mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 0.69mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Phosphorus 48mg 130mg Orange chicken
Sodium 667mg 553mg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 1667IU 264IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 500µg 75µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 1.07mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0.1µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.087mg Orange chicken
Selenium 54.9µg 17.1µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.043mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.22mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 3.59mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.23mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0.2µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 24.4µg Orange chicken
Folate 1290µg 10µg Kellogg's Special K
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Kellogg's Special K
Choline 11mg 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2.422g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 6.086g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Special K Orange chicken
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
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.022g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/nutrients

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

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