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

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Significant differences between Kellogg's Special K and Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Kellogg's Special K has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Vitamin E , Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Kellogg's Apple Jacks are richer in Zinc, and Fiber.
Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 583% more than Kellogg's Apple Jacks.
Kellogg's Apple Jacks have 128 times less Vitamin E than Kellogg's Special K. Kellogg's Special K has 15.3mg of Vitamin E , while Kellogg's Apple Jacks have 0.12mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S APPLE JACKS.

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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.

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Contains more Calcium +91.7%

Contains more Iron +73.9%

Contains more Copper +82.7%

Contains more Selenium +880.4%

Contains more Magnesium +141.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +45.8%

Contains more Potassium +111.3%

Contains less Sodium -30.1%

Contains more Zinc +682.6%

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Contains more Calcium +91.7%

Contains more Iron +73.9%

Contains more Copper +82.7%

Contains more Selenium +880.4%

Contains more Magnesium +141.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +45.8%

Contains more Potassium +111.3%

Contains less Sodium -30.1%

Contains more Zinc +682.6%

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.

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Contains more Vitamin E +12650%

Contains more Vitamin C +25.9%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +259.8%

Contains more Folate +261.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +259.3%

Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Equal in Vitamin A - 1786

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.6

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Contains more Vitamin E +12650%

Contains more Vitamin C +25.9%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +259.8%

Contains more Folate +261.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +259.3%

Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Equal in Vitamin A - 1786

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Contains more Protein +248.8%

Contains more Water +20%

Contains more Other +402.5%

Contains more Fats +89.9%

Contains more Carbs +20.2%

Kellogg's Special K

Protein: 17.79 g

Fats: 1.79 g

Carbs: 73.4 g

Water: 3 g

Other: 4.02 g

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Protein: 5.1 g

Fats: 3.4 g

Carbs: 88.2 g

Water: 2.5 g

Other: 0.8 g

Contains more Protein +248.8%

Contains more Water +20%

Contains more Other +402.5%

Contains more Fats +89.9%

Contains more Carbs +20.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125%

Kellogg's Special K

Saturated Fat: 0.4 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Saturated Fat: 1.9 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	72g	78.9g
Protein	17.79g	5.1g
Fats	1.79g	3.4g
Carbs	73.4g	88.2g
Calories	377kcal	375kcal
Sugar	12.69g	43.7g
Fiber	1.4g	9.3g
Calcium	23mg	12mg
Iron	28mg	16.1mg
Magnesium	12mg	29mg
Phosphorus	48mg	70mg
Potassium	53mg	112mg
Sodium	667mg	466mg
Zinc	0.69mg	5.4mg
Copper	0.179mg	0.098mg
Manganese		0.499mg
Selenium	54.9µg	5.6µg
Vitamin A	1667IU	1786IU
Vitamin A RAE	500µg	527µg
Vitamin E	15.3mg	0.12mg
Vitamin D	134IU	143IU
Vitamin D	3.3µg	3.6µg
Vitamin C	68mg	54mg
Vitamin B1	1.69mg	1.34mg
Vitamin B2	1.91mg	1.52mg
Vitamin B3	22.6mg	17.9mg
Vitamin B5		0.345mg
Vitamin B6	6.44mg	1.79mg
Folate	1290µg	357µg
Vitamin B12	19.4µg	5.4µg
Vitamin K	0.1µg	0.4µg
Tryptophan		0.06mg
Threonine		0.18mg
Isoleucine		0.192mg
Leucine		0.468mg
Lysine		0.132mg
Methionine		0.084mg
Phenylalanine		0.252mg
Valine		0.264mg
Histidine		0.144mg
Saturated Fat	0.4g	1.9g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.3g	0.6g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.4g	0.9g

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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

575%

233%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

156%

100%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.01g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.5g)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Sodium?

Kellogg's Apple Jacks contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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.