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Kellogg's Special K vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kellogg's Special K and Pork skins different?

  • Kellogg's Special K is higher than Pork skins in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 782% more than Pork skins.
  • Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Snacks, pork skins, plain 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 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
Contains more IronIron +3081.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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 1.7% 2.4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4067.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2786.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +574.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1359%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2931.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1395.5%

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
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +66.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +244.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1648.6%
Contains more OtherOther +39.3%

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4826.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +810%

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 Pork skins
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Pork skins Opinion
Calories 377kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Protein 17.79g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 1.79g 31.3g Pork skins
Vitamin C 68mg 0.5mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 72g 0g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 73.4g 0g Kellogg's Special K
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Kellogg's Special K
Calcium 23mg 30mg Pork skins
Potassium 53mg 127mg Pork skins
Iron 28mg 0.88mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 12.69g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 1.4g 0g Kellogg's Special K
Copper 0.179mg 0.094mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 0.69mg 0.56mg Kellogg's Special K
Phosphorus 48mg 85mg Pork skins
Sodium 667mg 1818mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 40IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 500µg 12µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 0.53mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.069mg Pork skins
Selenium 54.9µg 41µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.099mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.283mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 1.549mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.023mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0.64µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 11mg 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 0.4g 11.37g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 3.64g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Special K Pork skins
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
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K contains less Sodium (difference - 1151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.97g)
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 ($)
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.

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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.