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.
- 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 IronIron | +1617.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +577.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +458.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2305.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +243.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
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 | +118.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +67.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +912% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +869.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +490.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +875.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +240.9% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1833% |
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3180% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 377kcal | 536kcal |
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| Protein | 17.79g | 7g |
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| Fats | 1.79g | 34.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 68mg | 31.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 72g | 48.1g |
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| Carbs | 73.4g | 52.9g |
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| Vitamin D | 134IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 67mg |
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| Calcium | 23mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 53mg | 1275mg |
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| Iron | 28mg | 1.63mg |
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| Sugar | 12.69g | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 4.8g |
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| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.306mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 48mg | 165mg |
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| Sodium | 667mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1667IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 500µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 9.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.44mg |
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| Selenium | 54.9µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 0.197mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 3.827mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 22.1µg |
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| Folate | 1290µg | 45µg |
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| Choline | 11mg | 37.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 10.96g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 9.84g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 12.17g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.253mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.283mg |
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| Leucine | 0.419mg |
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| Lysine | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kellogg's Special K is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)