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Kellogg's Special K vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kellogg's Special K and Gratin

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A in Kellogg's Special K is higher than in Gratin.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 808% more than Gratin.
  • Gratin has 117 times less Folate than Kellogg's Special K. Kellogg's Special K has 1290µg of Folate, while Gratin has 11µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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%
Gratin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more IronIron +4275%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1933.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +647.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.69mg

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% 100% 306% 99% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
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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 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +586.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +531.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2540.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1546.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3601.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +11627.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
Gratin
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +251.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +551.3%
Contains more OtherOther +93.3%
Contains more FatsFats +324%
Contains more WaterWater +2366.7%

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
Gratin
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +616.3%

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 Gratin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Gratin Opinion
Calories 377kcal 132kcal Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 5.06g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 7.59g Gratin
Vitamin C 68mg 9.9mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 72g 9.47g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 73.4g 11.27g Kellogg's Special K
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Gratin
Calcium 23mg 119mg Gratin
Potassium 53mg 396mg Gratin
Iron 28mg 0.64mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 12.69g Gratin
Fiber 1.4g 1.8g Gratin
Copper 0.179mg 0.16mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 0.69mg 0.69mg
Phosphorus 48mg 113mg Gratin
Sodium 667mg 433mg Gratin
Vitamin A 1667IU 264IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 500µg 64µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 54.9µg 2.7µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.064mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.116mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 0.993mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.174mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg 11µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 11mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.4g 4.733g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.276g Kellogg's Special K
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Special K Gratin
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
531%
Kellogg's Special K
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.333g)
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?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.