Post Golden Crisp Cereal vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Post Golden Crisp Cereal and Kellogg's Special K
- Post Golden Crisp Cereal has more Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, however, Kellogg's Special K is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
- Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 575% more than Post Golden Crisp Cereal.
- Kellogg's Special K has 8 times less Zinc than Post Golden Crisp Cereal. Post Golden Crisp Cereal has 5.6mg of Zinc, while Kellogg's Special K has 0.69mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GOLDEN CRISP and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +391.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +232.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +711.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +372.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +317.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13% |
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 AVitamin A | +66.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +124.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +246.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +248.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
90.1 g
Water:
1.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
17.79 g
Fats:
1.79 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
4.02 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +223.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +209.2% |
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Fats
~1.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.6 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 377kcal |
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| Protein | 5.5g | 17.79g |
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| Fats | 1.7g | 1.79g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 68mg |
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| Net carbs | 85.1g | 72g |
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| Carbs | 90.1g | 73.4g |
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| Vitamin D | 296IU | 134IU |
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| Magnesium | 59mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 176mg | 53mg |
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| Iron | 6.7mg | 28mg |
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| Sugar | 53.6g | 12.69g |
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| Fiber | 5g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.179mg |
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| Zinc | 5.6mg | 0.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 227mg | 48mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 667mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2778IU | 1667IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 832µg | 500µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.33mg | 15.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7.4µg | 3.3µg |
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| Selenium | 48.6µg | 54.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 1.69mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 1.91mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 22.6mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.9mg | 6.44mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 19.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 370µg | 1290µg |
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| Choline | 13.8mg | 11mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 0.4g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6g | 0.3g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | 0.4g |
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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
222%
531%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
156%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.91g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.