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

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A recap on differences between scrambled egg and kellogg's Special K

  • Kellogg's Special K is higher than scrambled egg in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and vitamin C.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 766% more than scrambled egg.
  • The glycemic index of scrambled egg is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, egg, scrambled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +404.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +981.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144%

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 11% 59% 19% 17% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8900%
Contains more CholineCholine +1541.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1960.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1493.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2012.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10661.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1820.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +4348.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 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 FatsFats +803.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2123.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3428.8%
Contains more OtherOther +235%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 42% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 g
36% 27% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1863%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +392.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scrambled egg 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 Scrambled egg Kellogg's Special K DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 19.4µg 766%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 6.44mg 481%
Iron 2.59mg 28mg 318%
Folate 29µg 1290µg 315%
Cholesterol 426mg 0mg 142%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 22.6mg 140%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 1.69mg 134%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 1.91mg 107%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 15.3mg 96%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 68mg 72%
Selenium 22.5µg 54.9µg 59%
Vitamin A 176µg 500µg 36%
Choline 180.6mg 11mg 31%
Phosphorus 242mg 48mg 28%
Saturated fat 6.153g 0.4g 26%
Carbs 2.08g 73.4g 24%
Fats 16.18g 1.79g 22%
Sodium 187mg 667mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 5.889g 0.3g 14%
Copper 0.067mg 0.179mg 12%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 3.3µg 11%
Vitamin D 46IU 134IU 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 0.4g 10%
Zinc 1.66mg 0.69mg 9%
Calories 212kcal 377kcal 8%
Protein 13.84g 17.79g 8%
Vitamin K 9µg 0.1µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Potassium 147mg 53mg 3%
Calcium 57mg 23mg 3%
Manganese 0.043mg 2%
Net carbs 2.08g 72g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 1.64g 12.69g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.836mg 0%
Leucine 1.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.913mg 0%
Methionine 0.427mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0%
Valine 0.96mg 0%
Histidine 0.325mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scrambled egg Kellogg's Special K
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
48%
Scrambled egg
532%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Scrambled egg
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.753g)
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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.