Kellogg's Special K vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between kellogg's Special K and granola bars
- Granola bars have less vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin E, vitamin C, and selenium.
- Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 808% more.
- Kellogg's Special K has 76 times more vitamin B6 than granola bars. Kellogg's Special K has 6.44mg of vitamin B6, while granola bars have 0.085mg.
- Kellogg's Special K has a higher glycemic index than granola bars.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain.
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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 | +849.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +238.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +708.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +165.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +534% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +194.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +477.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.9% |
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 | +7455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +24900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +632.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +540.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1505% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1329.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +7476.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5508.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +100% |
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:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1006.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30% |
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
2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1360% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2912.5% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 0µg | 808% |
| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 0.085mg | 489% |
| Folate | 1290µg | 23µg | 317% |
| Iron | 28mg | 2.95mg | 313% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 0.119mg | 138% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 1.581mg | 131% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 0.264mg | 119% |
| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 2.09mg | 88% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 12.05g | 78% |
| Manganese | 1.777mg | 77% | |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 0.9mg | 75% |
| Selenium | 54.9µg | 16.2µg | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 500µg | 2µg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 277mg | 33% |
| Fats | 1.79g | 19.8g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.392mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 97mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 134IU | 0IU | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 5.3g | 16% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 294mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.813mg | 16% | |
| Protein | 17.79g | 10.1g | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 14.6µg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 2.03mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3g | 4.38g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 2.37g | 9% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 336mg | 8% |
| Calories | 377kcal | 471kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 61mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 64.4g | 3% |
| Choline | 11mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 72g | 59.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.69g | 28.57g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.352mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.216mg | 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
532%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars 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 ($)