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

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Differences between Kellogg's Special K and Vermicelli

  • Kellogg's Special K has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Vitamin C, while Vermicelli has more Copper.
  • Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 808% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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 +1447%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +1666.7%
Contains more Selenium +103.3%
Contains more Calcium +139.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +514.5%
Contains more Copper +970.4%
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 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Iron +1447%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +1666.7%
Contains more Selenium +103.3%
Contains more Calcium +139.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +514.5%
Contains more Copper +970.4%

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 +4405.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3700%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +4405.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17690%
Contains more Fats +1690%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Water +296.7%
Contains more Other +38.8%
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +17690%
Contains more Fats +1690%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Water +296.7%
Contains more Other +38.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2207.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2207.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 72g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 17.79g 0.1g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 0.1g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 73.4g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 377kcal 331kcal Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 12.69g 17.44g Kellogg's Special K
Fiber 1.4g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 23mg 55mg Vermicelli
Iron 28mg 1.81mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 2mg Kellogg's Special K
Phosphorus 48mg 20mg Kellogg's Special K
Potassium 53mg 3mg Kellogg's Special K
Sodium 667mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 0.69mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.179mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Selenium 54.9µg 27µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 37IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 500µg 2µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 0.51mg 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 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 3.8µg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.4g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 0.013g Kellogg's Special K
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.041g Kellogg's Special K

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Special K Vermicelli
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
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 663mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.386g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.