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

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What are the main differences between kellogg's Special K and trail mix?

  • Kellogg's Special K is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin C, while trail mix is higher in copper and phosphorus.
  • Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 808% higher.
  • Trail mix has 49 times less vitamin C than kellogg's Special K. Kellogg's Special K has 68mg of vitamin C, while trail mix has 1.4mg.
  • Kellogg's Special K has a higher glycemic index (69) than trail mix (15).

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Snacks, trail mix, regular types in this comparison.

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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 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Contains more IronIron +818%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +239.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1192.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +450.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +618.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.7%

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 4.7% 0.33% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4757.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +864.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +379.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2061.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1716.9%
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
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.5%
Contains more OtherOther +48.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1542.5%
Contains more WaterWater +206.7%

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
20% 45% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4076.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2312.5%

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 Trail mix
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Trail mix DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0µg 808%
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.298mg 472%
Iron 28mg 3.05mg 312%
Folate 1290µg 71µg 305%
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.198mg 132%
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 4.712mg 112%
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.462mg 102%
Vitamin E 15.3mg 102%
Selenium 54.9µg 100%
Copper 0.179mg 0.985mg 90%
Vitamin C 68mg 1.4mg 74%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 9.65g 62%
Vitamin A 500µg 1µg 55%
Manganese 1.034mg 45%
Fats 1.79g 29.4g 42%
Phosphorus 48mg 345mg 42%
Magnesium 12mg 158mg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.3g 12.53g 31%
Zinc 0.69mg 3.22mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.4g 5.55g 23%
Sodium 667mg 229mg 19%
Potassium 53mg 685mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 18%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 17%
Vitamin D 134IU 17%
Carbs 73.4g 44.9g 10%
Protein 17.79g 13.8g 8%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Calcium 23mg 78mg 6%
Calories 377kcal 462kcal 4%
Choline 11mg 2%
Net carbs 72g 44.9g N/A
Sugar 12.69g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Special K Trail mix
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
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.15g)
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 ($)

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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.