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

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Differences between Potato salad and Kellogg's Special K

  • Potato salad contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE than Kellogg's Special K.
  • Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 808% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +379.2%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Iron +4207.7%
Contains more Zinc +122.6%
Contains more Copper +51.7%
Contains more Selenium +1239%
Equal in Phosphorus - 48
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 1050% 9% 21% 5% 87% 19% 60% 0% 300%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +379.2%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Iron +4207.7%
Contains more Zinc +122.6%
Contains more Copper +51.7%
Contains more Selenium +1239%
Equal in Phosphorus - 48

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 +961.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +580%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2094.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2439.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4467.4%
Contains more Folate +18328.6%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
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 A +961.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +580%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2094.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2439.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4467.4%
Contains more Folate +18328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +358.1%
Contains more Water +2433.3%
Contains more Protein +563.8%
Contains more Carbs +557.1%
Contains more Other +106.2%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +358.1%
Contains more Water +2433.3%
Contains more Protein +563.8%
Contains more Carbs +557.1%
Contains more Other +106.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +726.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +834.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +726.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +834.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Kellogg's Special K Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 72g Kellogg's Special K
Protein 2.68g 17.79g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 8.2g 1.79g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 73.4g Kellogg's Special K
Calories 143kcal 377kcal Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 12.69g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g Kellogg's Special K
Calcium 19mg 23mg Kellogg's Special K
Iron 0.65mg 28mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 48mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 53mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 667mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 0.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Copper 0.118mg 0.179mg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 157IU 1667IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 500µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 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 10mg 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 1.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.91mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 22.6mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 7µg 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 0µg 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kellogg's Special K
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.3g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.4g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
575%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.029g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients

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

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