Kellogg's Special K vs. Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kellogg's Special K and Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal different?

Kellogg's Special K is higher than Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
Kellogg's Special K covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 575% more than Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal.
Kellogg's Special K contains 37 times more Vitamin E than Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal. Kellogg's Special K contains 15.3mg of Vitamin E , while Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal contains 0.41mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S HONEY SMACKS types were used 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.

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal

Contains more Calcium +64.3%

Contains more Iron +1766.7%

Contains more Selenium +88.7%

Contains more Magnesium +391.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +343.8%

Contains more Potassium +245.3%

Contains less Sodium -78.7%

Contains more Zinc +146.4%

Equal in Copper - 0.195

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal

Contains more Calcium +64.3%

Contains more Iron +1766.7%

Contains more Selenium +88.7%

Contains more Magnesium +391.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +343.8%

Contains more Potassium +245.3%

Contains less Sodium -78.7%

Contains more Zinc +146.4%

Equal in Copper - 0.195

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 Honey Smacks Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +3631.7%

Contains more Vitamin C +209.1%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.1%

Contains more Folate +248.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +246.4%

Contains more Vitamin A +11.1%

Contains more Vitamin D +12.1%

Contains more Vitamin K +2700%

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +3631.7%

Contains more Vitamin C +209.1%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.1%

Contains more Folate +248.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +246.4%

Contains more Vitamin A +11.1%

Contains more Vitamin D +12.1%

Contains more Vitamin K +2700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal

Contains more Protein +212.1%

Contains more Other +474.3%

Contains more Fats +22.9%

Contains more Carbs +20.6%

Equal in Water - 2.9

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 Honey Smacks Cereal

Protein: 5.7 g

Fats: 2.2 g

Carbs: 88.5 g

Water: 2.9 g

Other: 0.7 g

Contains more Protein +212.1%

Contains more Other +474.3%

Contains more Fats +22.9%

Contains more Carbs +20.6%

Equal in Water - 2.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Special K

Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal

Contains less Saturated Fat -20%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%

Kellogg's Special K

Saturated Fat: 0.4 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g

Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -20%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%

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
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in minerals	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	72g	83.5g
Protein	17.79g	5.7g
Fats	1.79g	2.2g
Carbs	73.4g	88.5g
Calories	377kcal	380kcal
Sugar	12.69g	56.2g
Fiber	1.4g	5g
Calcium	23mg	14mg
Iron	28mg	1.5mg
Magnesium	12mg	59mg
Phosphorus	48mg	213mg
Potassium	53mg	183mg
Sodium	667mg	142mg
Zinc	0.69mg	1.7mg
Copper	0.179mg	0.195mg
Manganese		1.895mg
Selenium	54.9µg	29.1µg
Vitamin A	1667IU	1852IU
Vitamin A RAE	500µg	556µg
Vitamin E	15.3mg	0.41mg
Vitamin D	134IU	148IU
Vitamin D	3.3µg	3.7µg
Vitamin C	68mg	22mg
Vitamin B1	1.69mg	1.39mg
Vitamin B2	1.91mg	1.57mg
Vitamin B3	22.6mg	18.5mg
Vitamin B6	6.44mg	1.85mg
Folate	1290µg	370µg
Vitamin B12	19.4µg	5.6µg
Vitamin K	0.1µg	2.8µg
Trans Fat	0g	0.5g
Saturated Fat	0.4g	0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.3g	0.4g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.4g	0.5g

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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%

231%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

156%

75%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.51g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kellogg's Special K is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Sodium?

Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)

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.