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Kellogg's Special K vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kellogg's Special K and Mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Kellogg's Special K is higher than Mozzarella cheese sticks in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Vitamin A.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 769% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Kellogg's Special K contains 77 times more Vitamin B6 than Mozzarella cheese sticks. Kellogg's Special K contains 6.44mg of Vitamin B6, while Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 0.084mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks 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.
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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more IronIron +3233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +238.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1339.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +187%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +645.8%

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 0% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +386%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1967.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1026.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +643.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1942.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +4861.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25300%

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
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +169.7%
Contains more FatsFats +898.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1154.3%
~equal in Other ~3.72g

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
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1329%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1176%

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 Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 377kcal 324kcal Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 13.56g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 72g 25.62g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 73.4g 27.22g Kellogg's Special K
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 23mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 53mg 121mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 28mg 0.84mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 12.69g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.4g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.179mg 0.067mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 0.69mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 48mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 667mg 1008mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 343IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 500µg 96µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 0.74mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 54.9µg 16.2µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.15mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.257mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 0.98mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.084mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0.95µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 1290µg 26µg Kellogg's Special K
Trans Fat 0g 0.372g Kellogg's Special K
Choline 11mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.4g 6.643g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Special K Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.243g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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