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Kellogg's Special K vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kellogg's Special K and Potato chips different?

  • Kellogg's Special K is higher than Potato chips in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 808% more than Potato chips.
  • Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
Contains more Iron +1617.8%
Contains more Selenium +577.8%
Contains more Magnesium +458.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.8%
Contains more Potassium +2305.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Copper +70.9%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 1050% 9% 21% 5% 87% 19% 60% 0% 300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Iron +1617.8%
Contains more Selenium +577.8%
Contains more Magnesium +458.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.8%
Contains more Potassium +2305.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Copper +70.9%
Equal in Calcium - 24

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +912%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +869.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +490.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +875.8%
Contains more Folate +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 306% 99% 227% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1487% 968% 2425% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +912%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +869.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +490.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +875.8%
Contains more Folate +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +154.1%
Contains more Carbs +38.8%
Contains more Water +57.9%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Contains more Fats +1833%
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +154.1%
Contains more Carbs +38.8%
Contains more Water +57.9%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Contains more Fats +1833%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2942.5%
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2942.5%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 72g 48.1g Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 7g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 73.4g 52.9g Kellogg's Special K
Calories 377kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 12.69g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 1.4g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 23mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 28mg 1.63mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 48mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 53mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 667mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.69mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.179mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 54.9µg 8.1µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 0IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 500µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 9.11mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 68mg 31.1mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.167mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.197mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 3.827mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.66mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg 45µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.4g 10.96g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Special K Potato chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
575%
Kellogg's Special K
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
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)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.