Kellogg's Special K vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kellogg's Special K and fettuccine different?
- Kellogg's Special K has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin D than fettuccine.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for kellogg's Special K is 808% higher.
- Fettuccine has less sodium.
- Fettuccine has a lower glycemic index (47) than kellogg's Special K (69).
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +4566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +590% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.1% |
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 | +3300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1777.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2628.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12780% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +186.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +424.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2406.7% |
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
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.4g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 0µg | 808% |
| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 0.05mg | 492% |
| Iron | 28mg | 0.6mg | 343% |
| Folate | 1290µg | 6µg | 321% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 0.07mg | 142% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 0.09mg | 133% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 1.8mg | 130% |
| Selenium | 54.9µg | 100% | |
| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 0.45mg | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% | |
| Vitamin A | 500µg | 56% | |
| Protein | 17.79g | 6.2g | 23% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 166mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 14g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.179mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 134IU | 0IU | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Calories | 377kcal | 99kcal | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 168mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2g | 2% |
| Choline | 11mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.79g | 2.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 72g | 12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.69g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.4g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kellogg's Special K is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)