Kellogg's Special K vs. Post Golden Crisp Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kellogg's Special K and post Golden Crisp Cereal
- Kellogg's Special K has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, folate, vitamin E, vitamin C, and vitamin B3; however, post Golden Crisp Cereal is richer in zinc, vitamin D, and phosphorus.
- Kellogg's Special K covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 575% more than post Golden Crisp Cereal.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GOLDEN CRISP.
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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 | +53.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +317.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +391.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +232.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +711.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +372.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +246.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +248.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +124.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.5% |
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:
5.5 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
90.1 g
Water:
1.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +223.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +209.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.8% |
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Fats
~1.7g
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
0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.6 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 5.6µg | 575% |
| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 1.9mg | 349% |
| Iron | 28mg | 6.7mg | 266% |
| Folate | 1290µg | 370µg | 230% |
| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 0.33mg | 100% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 0mg | 76% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 5.6mg | 45% |
| Vitamin A | 500µg | 832µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 18.5mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 227mg | 26% |
| Protein | 17.79g | 5.5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 95mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 1.6mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 1.4mg | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 7.4µg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 134IU | 296IU | 20% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 5g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 59mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 54.9µg | 48.6µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 90.1g | 6% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 176mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11mg | 13.8mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Calories | 377kcal | 380kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 1.79g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 72g | 85.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.69g | 53.6g | N/A |
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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%
222%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.91g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
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.