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

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Summary of differences between kellogg's Special K and tortilla chips

  • Tortilla chips have less vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin C than kellogg's Special K.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 793% more than tortilla chips.
  • The glycemic index of tortilla chips is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more IronIron +1742.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1147.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +360.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +368.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.8%

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.
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% 167% 306% 50% 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% 0% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +333.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2596.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3497.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5288.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +10650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20800%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.4%

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.6%
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%
Contains more OtherOther +123.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1055.3%
~equal in Carbs ~67.78g

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1788%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2592.3%

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 Tortilla chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Tortilla chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0.36µg 793%
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.179mg 482%
Iron 28mg 1.52mg 331%
Folate 1290µg 12µg 320%
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.07mg 142%
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 0.838mg 136%
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.14mg 129%
Selenium 54.9µg 4.4µg 92%
Vitamin E 15.3mg 3.53mg 78%
Vitamin C 68mg 0mg 76%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 10.769g 69%
Vitamin A 500µg 0µg 56%
Fats 1.79g 20.68g 29%
Starch 62.53g 26%
Phosphorus 48mg 225mg 25%
Protein 17.79g 7.1g 21%
Magnesium 12mg 84mg 17%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 20.9µg 17%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg 17%
Manganese 0.388mg 17%
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU 17%
Fiber 1.4g 5.4g 16%
Sodium 667mg 328mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.3g 5.664g 13%
Saturated fat 0.4g 2.811g 11%
Copper 0.179mg 0.097mg 9%
Calcium 23mg 106mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.38mg 6%
Calories 377kcal 472kcal 5%
Potassium 53mg 182mg 4%
Choline 11mg 19.4mg 2%
Carbs 73.4g 67.78g 2%
Net carbs 72g 62.38g N/A
Sugar 12.69g 0.78g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.812g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Special K Tortilla chips
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
532%
Kellogg's Special K
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients

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

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