Kellogg's Special K vs. Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Kellogg's Special K and Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
- Kellogg's Special K is higher than Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin E, Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 600% more than Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats.
- Kellogg's Special K contains 43 times more Vitamin E than Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats. While Kellogg's Special K contains 15.3mg of Vitamin E, Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contain only 0.36mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Cereal.
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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 | +130% |
| Contains more IronIron | +366.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +863.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15% |
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 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +288% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +288% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +287.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
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:
4.3 g
Fats:
4.19 g
Carbs:
85.59 g
Water:
3.5 g
Other:
2.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +313.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +134.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.7% |
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
0.89 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.2 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +300% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 377kcal | 395kcal |
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| Protein | 17.79g | 4.3g |
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| Fats | 1.79g | 4.19g |
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| Vitamin C | 68mg | 20mg |
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| Net carbs | 72g | 85.19g |
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| Carbs | 73.4g | 85.59g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 134IU | 133IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 23mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 53mg | 51mg |
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| Iron | 28mg | 6mg |
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| Sugar | 12.69g | 29.6g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.107mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.69mg | |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 62mg |
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| Sodium | 667mg | 567mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1667IU | 1667IU | |
| Vitamin A | 500µg | 500µg | |
| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 0.36mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 3.3µg | |
| Selenium | 54.9µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 1.25mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 1.41mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 16.7mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 1.66mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1µg |
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| Folate | 1290µg | 333µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 1.6g |
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| Choline | 11mg | 2.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 0.89g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 1.2g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.2g |
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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%
191%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)