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

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Summary of differences between Kellogg's Special K and Taquitos

  • Taquitos have less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, and Selenium than Kellogg's Special K.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 801% more than Taquitos.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated.

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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 +1033.6%
Contains more Copper +79%
Contains more Selenium +228.7%
Contains more Calcium +352.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +192.5%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.71
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 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Contains more Iron +1033.6%
Contains more Copper +79%
Contains more Selenium +228.7%
Contains more Calcium +352.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +192.5%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.71

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 +709.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1254%
Contains more Vitamin D +3200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +410.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +589.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +487%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4500%
Contains more Folate +1797.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10677.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +16800%
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 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
Contains more Vitamin A +709.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1254%
Contains more Vitamin D +3200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +410.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +589.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +487%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4500%
Contains more Folate +1797.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10677.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +16800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.2%
Contains more Carbs +118.3%
Contains more Other +113.8%
Contains more Fats +600.6%
Contains more Water +1324.7%
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Protein +93.2%
Contains more Carbs +118.3%
Contains more Other +113.8%
Contains more Fats +600.6%
Contains more Water +1324.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1511.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +958.8%
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1511.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +958.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Taquitos Opinion
Net carbs 72g 30.73g Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 9.21g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 12.54g Taquitos
Carbs 73.4g 33.63g Kellogg's Special K
Calories 377kcal 284kcal Kellogg's Special K
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 12.69g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 1.4g 2.9g Taquitos
Calcium 23mg 104mg Taquitos
Iron 28mg 2.47mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 24mg Taquitos
Phosphorus 48mg 132mg Taquitos
Potassium 53mg 155mg Taquitos
Sodium 667mg 453mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.69mg 0.71mg Taquitos
Copper 0.179mg 0.1mg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 54.9µg 16.7µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 206IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 500µg 30µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 1.13mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU 3IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0.1µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 68mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.331mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.277mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 3.85mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.14mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg 68µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0.18µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Kellogg's Special K
Trans Fat 0g 0.071g Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2.31g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 4.235g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Special K Taquitos
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
36%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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