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 for vitamin B12, 801% more than taquitos.
- The glycemic index of kellogg's Special K is higher.
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 IronIron | +1033.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +79% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +352.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +192.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1566.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1254% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +3200% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +410.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +589.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +487% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4500% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10677.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1797.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16800% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +44.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 0.18µg | 801% |
Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 0.14mg | 485% |
Iron | 28mg | 2.47mg | 319% |
Folate | 1290µg | 68µg | 306% |
Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 0.277mg | 126% |
Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 3.85mg | 117% |
Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 0.331mg | 113% |
Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 1.13mg | 94% |
Vitamin C | 68mg | 0mg | 76% |
Selenium | 54.9µg | 16.7µg | 69% |
Vitamin A | 500µg | 30µg | 52% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 4.235g | 26% |
Fats | 1.79g | 12.54g | 17% |
Protein | 17.79g | 9.21g | 17% |
Manganese | 0.387mg | 17% | |
Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 0.1µg | 16% |
Vitamin D | 134IU | 3IU | 16% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 16.9µg | 14% |
Carbs | 73.4g | 33.63g | 13% |
Starch | 29.62g | 12% | |
Phosphorus | 48mg | 132mg | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.3g | 4.835g | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 10% | |
Sodium | 667mg | 453mg | 9% |
Saturated fat | 0.4g | 2.31g | 9% |
Copper | 0.179mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
Calcium | 23mg | 104mg | 8% |
Fiber | 1.4g | 2.9g | 6% |
Calories | 377kcal | 284kcal | 5% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg | 4% |
Potassium | 53mg | 155mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 24mg | 3% |
Choline | 11mg | 15.9mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 72g | 30.73g | N/A |
Sugar | 12.69g | 1.3g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.071g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.468mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.418mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.593g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.591g | N/A |
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:
9.21 g
Fats:
12.54 g
Carbs:
33.63 g
Water:
42.74 g
Other:
1.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +113.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +600.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1324.7% |
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
2.31 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.235 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1511.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +958.8% |