Kellogg's Special K vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kellogg's Special K and jerky different?
- Kellogg's Special K has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin C than jerky.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for kellogg's Special K is 767% higher.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index (0) than kellogg's Special K (69).
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped, and formed are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15% |
| Contains more IronIron | +416.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +413.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1026.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1075.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +747.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3022.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +997.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1245.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1204.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3497.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1859.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +862.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 0.99µg | 767% |
| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 0.179mg | 482% |
| Folate | 1290µg | 134µg | 289% |
| Iron | 28mg | 5.42mg | 282% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 0.142mg | 136% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 1.732mg | 130% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 0.154mg | 128% |
| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 0.49mg | 99% |
| Selenium | 54.9µg | 10.7µg | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 0mg | 76% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 8.11mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 2081mg | 61% |
| Vitamin A | 500µg | 0µg | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 407mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 10.85g | 48% |
| Fats | 1.79g | 25.6g | 37% |
| Protein | 17.79g | 33.2g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3g | 11.305g | 28% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 11g | 21% |
| Choline | 11mg | 109.1mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 597mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D* | 134 IU | 11 IU | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 0.3µg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 51mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.227mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.011g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 377kcal | 410kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4.7g | 8.1g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 212kcal | 123kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 27g | 24g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.8 | 1.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 72g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 23mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.69g | 9g | N/A |
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:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +567.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1330.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +678.7% |
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
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3668.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +152.8% |






