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

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Differences between Vermicelli and Kellogg's Special K

  • Vermicelli has more Copper, while Kellogg's Special K has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C.
  • Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 808% higher.
  • Kellogg's Special K contains 11 times less Copper than Vermicelli. Vermicelli contains 1.916mg of Copper, while Kellogg's Special K contains 0.179mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy 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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
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 CalciumCalcium +139.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +970.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +514.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1666.7%
Contains more IronIron +1447%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.3%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 0% 2.2% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
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% 100% 306% 99% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3700%
Contains more CholineCholine +1509.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4405.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 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 CarbsCarbs +12.2%
Contains more WaterWater +296.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17690%
Contains more FatsFats +1690%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2207.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +875.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Kellogg's Special K
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 Vermicelli Kellogg's Special K Opinion
Calories 331kcal 377kcal Kellogg's Special K
Protein 0.1g 17.79g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 0.1g 1.79g Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 0mg 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 78.42g 72g Vermicelli
Carbs 82.32g 73.4g Vermicelli
Vitamin D 0IU 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 2mg 12mg Kellogg's Special K
Calcium 55mg 23mg Vermicelli
Potassium 3mg 53mg Kellogg's Special K
Iron 1.81mg 28mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 17.44g 12.69g Kellogg's Special K
Fiber 3.9g 1.4g Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.179mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.69mg Vermicelli
Phosphorus 20mg 48mg Kellogg's Special K
Sodium 4mg 667mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 1667IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 2µg 500µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 0.51mg 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg Kellogg's Special K
Selenium 27µg 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.91mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 0mg 22.6mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B6 0mg 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 0µg 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 3.8µg 0.1µg Vermicelli
Folate 0µg 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 177mg 11mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.4g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.3g Kellogg's Special K
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli 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
9%
Vermicelli
531%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
156%
Kellogg's Special K

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.