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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 of Vitamin B12 793% more than Tortilla chips.

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.
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
3
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7
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
Contains more Iron +1742.1%
Contains more Copper +84.5%
Contains more Selenium +1147.7%
Contains more Calcium +360.9%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +368.8%
Contains more Potassium +243.4%
Contains less Sodium -50.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Kellogg's Special K
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 1050% 9% 21% 5% 87% 19% 60% 0% 300%
Tortilla chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Contains more Iron +1742.1%
Contains more Copper +84.5%
Contains more Selenium +1147.7%
Contains more Calcium +360.9%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +368.8%
Contains more Potassium +243.4%
Contains less Sodium -50.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%

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.
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
10
:
2
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
Contains more Vitamin A +41575%
Contains more Vitamin E +333.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2596.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3497.8%
Contains more Folate +10650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5288.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +20800%
Kellogg's Special K
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%
Tortilla chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Contains more Vitamin A +41575%
Contains more Vitamin E +333.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2596.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3497.8%
Contains more Folate +10650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5288.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +20800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
4
:
1
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
Contains more Protein +150.6%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Other +123.3%
Contains more Fats +1055.3%
Equal in Carbs - 67.78
Kellogg's Special K
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
Tortilla chips
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 Protein +150.6%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Other +123.3%
Contains more Fats +1055.3%
Equal in Carbs - 67.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
1
:
2
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1788%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2592.3%
Kellogg's Special K
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Tortilla chips
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1788%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 72g 62.38g Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 7.1g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Carbs 73.4g 67.78g Kellogg's Special K
Calories 377kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Sugar 12.69g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 1.4g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Calcium 23mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Iron 28mg 1.52mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 48mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 53mg 182mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 667mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 0.69mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Copper 0.179mg 0.097mg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 54.9µg 4.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 4IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 500µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 3.53mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 68mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.14mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.07mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 0.838mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.179mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg 12µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0.36µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0g 0.812g Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2.811g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Special K Tortilla chips
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
25%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.