Kellogg's Special K vs. General Mills Count Chocula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between kellogg's Special K and general Mills Count Chocula?
- Kellogg's Special K is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, iron, vitamin E, selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin B3, yet general Mills Count Chocula is higher in zinc and calcium.
- Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 575% more.
- Kellogg's Special K has 25 times more vitamin E than general Mills Count Chocula. While kellogg's Special K has 15.3mg of vitamin E, general Mills Count Chocula has only 0.62mg.
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COUNT CHOCULA types 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 IronIron | +67.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +744.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1508.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +330.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1913% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +362.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.8% |
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 | +206.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2367.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +247% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +248.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.1% |
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:
5.4 g
Fats:
4.69 g
Carbs:
84.5 g
Water:
1.89 g
Other:
3.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +229.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.1% |
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
0.6 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.6 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +663.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +300% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 5.59µg | 575% |
| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 1.85mg | 353% |
| Folate | 1290µg | 370µg | 230% |
| Iron | 28mg | 16.7mg | 141% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 13.89mg | 120% |
| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 0.62mg | 98% |
| Selenium | 54.9µg | 6.5µg | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 22.2mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 370mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 18.5mg | 26% |
| Protein | 17.79g | 5.4g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 1.39mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 222mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 1.6mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 5g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 667mg | 488mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 228mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3g | 2.29g | 5% |
| Fats | 1.79g | 4.69g | 4% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 84.5g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.148mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 500µg | 526µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 3.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 134IU | 148IU | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 377kcal | 383kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 72g | 79.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.69g | 33.09g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Choline | 11mg | 13.1mg | 0% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
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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
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217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
140%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Count Chocula contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Count Chocula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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