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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.
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 21% 3.6% 9.9% 604% 33% 147% 30% 61% 65% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91.7%
Contains more IronIron +73.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +880.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +682.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.1%

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%
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 180% 107% 2.4% 108% 335% 351% 336% 21% 413% 675% 1% 268% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +259.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +259.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +261.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1786IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~3.6µg

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
5% 3% 88% 3%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 88.2 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +248.8%
Contains more WaterWater +20%
Contains more OtherOther +402.5%
Contains more FatsFats +89.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.2%

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
56% 18% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
Kellogg's Special K Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Kellogg's Apple Jacks Opinion
Calories 377kcal 375kcal Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 5.1g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 3.4g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin C 68mg 54mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 72g 78.9g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Carbs 73.4g 88.2g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin D 134IU 143IU Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Magnesium 12mg 29mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Calcium 23mg 12mg Kellogg's Special K
Potassium 53mg 112mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Iron 28mg 16.1mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 12.69g 43.7g Kellogg's Special K
Fiber 1.4g 9.3g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Copper 0.179mg 0.098mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 0.69mg 5.4mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Phosphorus 48mg 70mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Sodium 667mg 466mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin A 1667IU 1786IU Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin A 500µg 527µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin E 15.3mg 0.12mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 3.6µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Manganese 0.499mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Selenium 54.9µg 5.6µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 1.34mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 1.52mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 17.9mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.345mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 1.79mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 5.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Folate 1290µg 357µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 11mg 7.5mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.4g 1.9g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 0.6g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.9g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Tryptophan 0.06mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Threonine 0.18mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Isoleucine 0.192mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Leucine 0.468mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Lysine 0.132mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Methionine 0.084mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Phenylalanine 0.252mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Valine 0.264mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Histidine 0.144mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Special K Kellogg's Apple Jacks
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
215%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
100%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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 ($)
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.
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