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

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Significant differences between kellogg's Special K and corn grits

  • The amount of vitamin B6, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin E, vitamin C, and copper in kellogg's Special K is higher than in corn grits.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 493% more than corn grits.
  • Corn grits contains less sodium.
  • Corn grits has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn grits is 80, while the glycemic index of kellogg's Special K is 69.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.3%
Contains more IronIron +317.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66%

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% 167% 306% 50% 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 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +152900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1314.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4677.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +323.1%

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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1025.9%
Contains more FatsFats +265.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.2%
Contains more OtherOther +428.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2607.3%

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
22% 23% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +270.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81%

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 grits
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Corn grits DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 808%
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.028mg 493%
Folate 1290µg 27µg 316%
Iron 28mg 6.71mg 266%
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.135mg 137%
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 1.672mg 131%
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.143mg 129%
Vitamin E 15.3mg 0.01mg 102%
Selenium 54.9µg 100%
Vitamin C 68mg 0mg 76%
Vitamin A 500µg 56%
Protein 17.79g 1.58g 32%
Copper 0.179mg 0mg 20%
Sodium 667mg 227mg 19%
Carbs 73.4g 15.95g 19%
Vitamin D 134IU 17%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 17%
Calories 377kcal 74kcal 15%
Starch 15.39g 6%
Phosphorus 48mg 14mg 5%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.09mg 5%
Calcium 23mg 64mg 4%
Fats 1.79g 0.49g 2%
Choline 11mg 2.6mg 2%
Manganese 0.049mg 2%
Potassium 53mg 27mg 1%
Fiber 1.4g 1.1g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.3g 0.081g 1%
Saturated fat 0.4g 0.076g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.191g 1%
Magnesium 12mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 1%
Net carbs 72g 14.85g N/A
Sugar 12.69g 0.1g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.052mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0%
Leucine 0.228mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0%
Valine 0.077mg 0%
Histidine 0.048mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Special K Corn grits
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
532%
Kellogg's Special K
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.324g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.