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Kellogg's Special K vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kellogg's Special K and Corn chips

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE in Kellogg's Special K is higher than in Corn chips.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 808% more than Corn chips.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 +2233.3%
Contains more Copper +77.2%
Contains more Selenium +622.4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.2%
Contains more Potassium +171.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Zinc +87%
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 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Contains more Iron +2233.3%
Contains more Copper +77.2%
Contains more Selenium +622.4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.2%
Contains more Potassium +171.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Zinc +87%

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 +2315.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2348.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2584.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3756.3%
Contains more Folate +16025%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6200%
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 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin A +2315.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2348.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2584.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3756.3%
Contains more Folate +16025%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +188.3%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Water +180.4%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Contains more Fats +1763.7%
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% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +188.3%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Water +180.4%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Contains more Fats +1763.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2944.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4009.5%
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2944.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4009.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Corn chips Opinion
Net carbs 72g 52.9g Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 6.17g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 33.36g Corn chips
Carbs 73.4g 56.9g Kellogg's Special K
Calories 377kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Sugar 12.69g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 1.4g 4g Corn chips
Calcium 23mg 138mg Corn chips
Iron 28mg 1.2mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 72mg Corn chips
Phosphorus 48mg 194mg Corn chips
Potassium 53mg 144mg Corn chips
Sodium 667mg 514mg Corn chips
Zinc 0.69mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Copper 0.179mg 0.101mg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 54.9µg 7.6µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 69IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 500µg 3µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 7.23mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 68mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.047mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.078mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 0.842mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Corn chips
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.167mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg 8µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 6.3µg Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0g 0.088g Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.4g 4.331g Kellogg's Special K
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 16.438g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Special K Corn chips
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
22%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.931g)
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?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

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

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