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

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Important differences between Kellogg's Special K and Potato sticks

  • Potato sticks have less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 808% more.
  • Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Snacks, potato sticks.

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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 Calcium +27.8%
Contains more Iron +1133.5%
Contains more Selenium +577.8%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +2234%
Contains more Zinc +43.5%
Contains more Copper +76%
Equal in Sodium - 633
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 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Contains more Calcium +27.8%
Contains more Iron +1133.5%
Contains more Selenium +577.8%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +2234%
Contains more Zinc +43.5%
Contains more Copper +76%
Equal in Sodium - 633

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 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1660.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1546.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1912.5%
Contains more Folate +3125%
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% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1660.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1546.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1912.5%
Contains more Folate +3125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +165.5%
Contains more Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Fats +1821.8%
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% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +165.5%
Contains more Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Fats +1821.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1953.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4375%
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1953.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4375%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Potato sticks Opinion
Net carbs 72g 49.9g Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 6.7g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 34.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 73.4g 53.3g Kellogg's Special K
Calories 377kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Sugar 12.69g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 1.4g 3.4g Potato sticks
Calcium 23mg 18mg Kellogg's Special K
Iron 28mg 2.27mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 64mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 48mg 172mg Potato sticks
Potassium 53mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Sodium 667mg 633mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.69mg 0.99mg Potato sticks
Copper 0.179mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg Potato sticks
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 47.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.096mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.116mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 4.785mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.32mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg 40µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 0.4g 8.88g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 17.9g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Special K Potato sticks
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
55%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.48g)
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)
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. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.