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Kellogg's Special K vs. Grape-Nuts Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between kellogg's Special K and grape-Nuts Cereal

  • Kellogg's Special K is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin C, yet grape-Nuts Cereal is higher in phosphorus.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 808% more than grape-Nuts Cereal.
  • Kellogg's Special K contains 680 times more vitamin C than grape-Nuts Cereal. While kellogg's Special K contains 68mg of vitamin C, grape-Nuts Cereal contains only 0.1mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 6.9% 4.7% 1050% 60% 19% 21% 87% 0% 299%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 89% 9.6% 35% 1050% 113% 56% 200% 61% 422% 50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +503.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +933.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +654.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +872.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.3%
~equal in Iron ~28mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 227% 167% 306% 50% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 12% 0% 163% 28% 162% 52% 198% 0% 5% 259% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +67900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2367.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +648.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1900%
Contains more CholineCholine +190%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
11% 2% 80% 4% 3%
Protein: 11.22 g
Fats: 1.81 g
Carbs: 80.49 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.6%
Contains more OtherOther +34.9%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
~equal in Fats ~1.81g
~equal in Carbs ~80.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 27% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.78 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kellogg's Special K Grape-Nuts Cereal
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Grape-Nuts Cereal DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0µg 808%
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.86mg 429%
Folate 1290µg 345µg 236%
Manganese 3.236mg 141%
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.12mg 138%
Vitamin E 15.3mg 0.62mg 98%
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.65mg 87%
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 8.62mg 87%
Selenium 54.9µg 9.1µg 83%
Vitamin C 68mg 0.1mg 75%
Phosphorus 48mg 467mg 60%
Vitamin A 500µg 0µg 56%
Fiber 1.4g 13g 46%
Magnesium 12mg 124mg 27%
Copper 0.179mg 0.34mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.872mg 17%
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU 17%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg 17%
Zinc 0.69mg 2.07mg 13%
Protein 17.79g 11.22g 13%
Potassium 53mg 400mg 10%
Sodium 667mg 465mg 9%
Choline 11mg 31.9mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.78g 3%
Carbs 73.4g 80.49g 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2µg 2%
Calcium 23mg 32mg 1%
Calories 377kcal 361kcal 1%
Fats 1.79g 1.81g 0%
Net carbs 72g 67.49g N/A
Iron 28mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 12.69g 8.86g N/A
Saturated fat 0.4g 0.34g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.3g 0.21g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Special K Grape-Nuts Cereal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Kellogg's Special K
69%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
209%
Grape-Nuts Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal 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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Grape-Nuts Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171647/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.