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

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How are Potato chips and Kellogg's Special K different?

  • Kellogg's Special K is higher than Potato chips in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 808% more than Potato chips.
  • Potato chips contains 27 times more Saturated Fat than Kellogg's Special K. Potato chips contains 10.96g of Saturated Fat, while Kellogg's Special K contains 0.4g.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K types were used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +458.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.8%
Contains more Potassium +2305.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Copper +70.9%
Contains more Iron +1617.8%
Contains more Selenium +577.8%
Equal in Calcium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 1050% 9% 21% 5% 87% 19% 60% 0% 300%
Contains more Magnesium +458.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.8%
Contains more Potassium +2305.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Copper +70.9%
Contains more Iron +1617.8%
Contains more Selenium +577.8%
Equal in Calcium - 23

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 K +22000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +912%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +869.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +490.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +875.8%
Contains more Folate +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +912%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +869.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +490.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +875.8%
Contains more Folate +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1833%
Contains more Protein +154.1%
Contains more Carbs +38.8%
Contains more Water +57.9%
Contains more Other +11.7%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
Contains more Fats +1833%
Contains more Protein +154.1%
Contains more Carbs +38.8%
Contains more Water +57.9%
Contains more Other +11.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2942.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2942.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato chips Kellogg's Special K
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Kellogg's Special K Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 72g Kellogg's Special K
Protein 7g 17.79g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 34.6g 1.79g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 73.4g Kellogg's Special K
Calories 536kcal 377kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 12.69g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 1.4g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 23mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 28mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 67mg 12mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 48mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 53mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 667mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.69mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.179mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 500µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 9.11mg 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 0IU 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 31.1mg 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 1.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 1.91mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 22.6mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 45µg 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 0µg 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.3g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.4g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Kellogg's Special K
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
59%
Potato chips
575%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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 - 10.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

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

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