Kellogg's Special K vs. Kellogg's Corn Flakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between kellogg's Special K and kellogg's Corn Flakes?
- Kellogg's Special K is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin E, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet kellogg's Corn Flakes are higher in iron.
- Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 600% more.
- Kellogg's Special K has 128 times more vitamin E than kellogg's Corn Flakes. While kellogg's Special K has 15.3mg of vitamin E, kellogg's Corn Flakes have only 0.12mg.
- The glycemic index of kellogg's Special K is lower.
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +360% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +561.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +223.8% |
| 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 | +288% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +261.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.4% |
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:
7.5 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
84.1 g
Water:
3.76 g
Other:
4.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +347.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.3% |
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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
0.116 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.196 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +347.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 5µg | 600% |
| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 1.79mg | 358% |
| Folate | 1290µg | 357µg | 233% |
| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 0.12mg | 101% |
| Selenium | 54.9µg | 8.3µg | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 21mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 1.52mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 17.9mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 1.34mg | 29% |
| Protein | 17.79g | 7.5g | 21% |
| Iron | 28mg | 28.9mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 3.3g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 102mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.168mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 39mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.229mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 84.1g | 4% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 729mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 168mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.79g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 3.6µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.198mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3g | 0.067g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.196g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 0.116g | 1% |
| Calories | 377kcal | 357kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 500µg | 490µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 134IU | 143IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 72g | 80.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.69g | 9.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 11mg | 8.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
203%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
143%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Special K contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.284g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes 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 ($)