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

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Significant differences between Kellogg's Special K and Tagliatelle

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A in Kellogg's Special K is higher than in Tagliatelle.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 795% more than Tagliatelle.
  • Tagliatelle contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased.

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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 33% 4.5% 16% 126% 76% 33% 70% 3.4% 71% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.3%
Contains more IronIron +735.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +237.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +239.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%

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 0% 2.8% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3446.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +335.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6824.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6158.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +633%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.1%
Contains more OtherOther +509.1%
Contains more FatsFats +28.5%
Contains more WaterWater +933.3%

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
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.942 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.271g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Tagliatelle Opinion
Calories 377kcal 288kcal Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 11.31g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 2.3g Tagliatelle
Vitamin C 68mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 72g 54.73g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 73.4g 54.73g Kellogg's Special K
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 46mg Tagliatelle
Calcium 23mg 15mg Kellogg's Special K
Potassium 53mg 179mg Tagliatelle
Iron 28mg 3.35mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 12.69g Tagliatelle
Fiber 1.4g Kellogg's Special K
Copper 0.179mg 0.228mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 0.69mg 1.22mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 48mg 163mg Tagliatelle
Sodium 667mg 26mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin A 1667IU 47IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 500µg 14µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.547mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.705mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.439mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 3.35mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.535mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.093mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0.31µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg 176µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 11mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.4g 0.328g Tagliatelle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 0.271g Kellogg's Special K
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.942g Tagliatelle
Tryptophan 0.143mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.295mg Tagliatelle
Isoleucine 0.431mg Tagliatelle
Leucine 0.763mg Tagliatelle
Lysine 0.214mg Tagliatelle
Methionine 0.174mg Tagliatelle
Phenylalanine 0.542mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.476mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.226mg Tagliatelle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Special K Tagliatelle
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
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/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.