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.

Kellogg's Special K

Cookie Crisp Cereal

Contains more Iron +61.8%

Contains more Selenium +652.1%

Contains more Calcium +1573.9%

Contains more Magnesium +158.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +220.8%

Contains more Potassium +335.8%

Contains less Sodium -31.5%

Contains more Zinc +1987%

Contains more Copper +19%

Kellogg's Special K

Cookie Crisp Cereal

Contains more Iron +61.8%

Contains more Selenium +652.1%

Contains more Calcium +1573.9%

Contains more Magnesium +158.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +220.8%

Contains more Potassium +335.8%

Contains less Sodium -31.5%

Contains more Zinc +1987%

Contains more Copper +19%

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.

Kellogg's Special K

Cookie Crisp Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +2584.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +194.4%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.9%

Contains more Folate +235.1%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +234.5%

Contains more Vitamin A +15.4%

Contains more Vitamin D +15.2%

Contains more Vitamin K +1400%

Kellogg's Special K

Cookie Crisp Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +2584.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +194.4%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.9%

Contains more Folate +235.1%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +234.5%

Contains more Vitamin A +15.4%

Contains more Vitamin D +15.2%

Contains more Vitamin K +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Special K

Cookie Crisp Cereal

Contains more Protein +242.1%

Contains more Water +30.4%

Contains more Other +11.7%

Contains more Fats +145.8%

Contains more Carbs +15.1%

Kellogg's Special K

Protein: 17.79 g

Fats: 1.79 g

Carbs: 73.4 g

Water: 3 g

Other: 4.02 g

Cookie Crisp Cereal

Protein: 5.2 g

Fats: 4.4 g

Carbs: 84.5 g

Water: 2.3 g

Other: 3.6 g

Contains more Protein +242.1%

Contains more Water +30.4%

Contains more Other +11.7%

Contains more Fats +145.8%

Contains more Carbs +15.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Special K

Cookie Crisp Cereal

Contains less Saturated Fat -50%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325%

Kellogg's Special K

Saturated Fat: 0.4 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g

Cookie Crisp Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.8 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.4 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.7 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -50%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	72g	79.4g
Protein	17.79g	5.2g
Fats	1.79g	4.4g
Carbs	73.4g	84.5g
Calories	377kcal	380kcal
Sugar	12.69g	34.8g
Fiber	1.4g	5.1g
Calcium	23mg	385mg
Iron	28mg	17.3mg
Magnesium	12mg	31mg
Phosphorus	48mg	154mg
Potassium	53mg	231mg
Sodium	667mg	457mg
Zinc	0.69mg	14.4mg
Copper	0.179mg	0.213mg
Manganese		0.353mg
Selenium	54.9µg	7.3µg
Vitamin A	1667IU	1923IU
Vitamin A RAE	500µg	546µg
Vitamin E	15.3mg	0.57mg
Vitamin D	134IU	154IU
Vitamin D	3.3µg	3.8µg
Vitamin C	68mg	23.1mg
Vitamin B1	1.69mg	1.4mg
Vitamin B2	1.91mg	1.6mg
Vitamin B3	22.6mg	19.2mg
Vitamin B5		0.41mg
Vitamin B6	6.44mg	1.923mg
Folate	1290µg	385µg
Vitamin B12	19.4µg	5.8µg
Vitamin K	0.1µg	1.5µg
Saturated Fat	0.4g	0.8g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.3g	1.4g
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

575%

240%

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 is richer in vitamins?

Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins

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?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)