Kellogg's Special K vs. Cookie Crisp Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Kellogg's Special K and Cookie Crisp Cereal
- Kellogg's Special K is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Vitamin E, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, yet Cookie Crisp Cereal is richer in Zinc, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Special K is 567% higher.
- Kellogg's Special K contains 27 times more Vitamin E than Cookie Crisp Cereal. Kellogg's Special K contains 15.3mg of Vitamin E, while Cookie Crisp Cereal contains 0.57mg.
Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COOKIE CRISP.
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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 IronIron | +61.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +652.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +158.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1573.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +335.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1987% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +220.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +194.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2584.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +234.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +234.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +235.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.79 g
Fats:
1.79 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
4.02 g
Protein:
5.2 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
84.5 g
Water:
2.3 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +242.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +145.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.7 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +366.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +325% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 377kcal | 380kcal |
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| Protein | 17.79g | 5.2g |
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| Fats | 1.79g | 4.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 68mg | 23.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 72g | 79.4g |
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| Carbs | 73.4g | 84.5g |
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| Vitamin D | 134IU | 154IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 23mg | 385mg |
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| Potassium | 53mg | 231mg |
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| Iron | 28mg | 17.3mg |
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| Sugar | 12.69g | 34.8g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 5.1g |
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| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.213mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 14.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 48mg | 154mg |
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| Sodium | 667mg | 457mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1667IU | 1923IU |
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| Vitamin A | 500µg | 546µg |
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| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 3.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.353mg |
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| Selenium | 54.9µg | 7.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 19.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 1.923mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 5.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 1290µg | 385µg |
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| Choline | 11mg | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 0.8g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 1.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.7g |
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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%
222%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie Crisp Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie Crisp Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cookie Crisp Cereal 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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.