Kellogg's Special K vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between kellogg's Special K and granola?
- Kellogg's Special K has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin C, and selenium than granola.
- Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 308% higher.
- Granola has 11 times less vitamin C than kellogg's Special K. Kellogg's Special K has 68mg of vitamin C, while granola has 6mg.
- Kellogg's Special K has a higher glycemic index (69) than granola (53).
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins types in this comparison.
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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 | +656.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +217.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +466.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +305.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +235.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1015.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +375% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.5% |
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 | +1033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +529.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +122.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +119.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +121.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +61.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +105.5% |
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:
8.7 g
Fats:
5.7 g
Carbs:
80.9 g
Water:
3.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +235% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +218.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.7% |
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
1.39 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.6 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +733.3% |
| 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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 12µg | 308% |
| Iron | 28mg | 3.7mg | 304% |
| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 4.08mg | 182% |
| Folate | 1290µg | 816µg | 119% |
| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 2.43mg | 86% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 0.87mg | 80% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 10.2mg | 78% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 0.76mg | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 6mg | 69% |
| Selenium | 54.9µg | 17.3µg | 68% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 7.7mg | 64% |
| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.6mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 228mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 7g | 22% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 257mg | 18% |
| Protein | 17.79g | 8.7g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 68mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 134IU | 82IU | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 2.1µg | 6% |
| Fats | 1.79g | 5.7g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3g | 2.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 500µg | 459µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 215mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 1.39g | 5% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 80.9g | 3% |
| Choline | 11mg | 22.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Calories | 377kcal | 389kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 72g | 73.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.69g | 28.3g | N/A |
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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%
300%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)