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.
| 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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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% |
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:
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
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
0.076 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% |
