Kellogg's Special K vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kellogg's Special K and corn chips
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin A in kellogg's Special K is higher than in corn chips.
- Kellogg's Special K covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 808% more than corn chips.
- Kellogg's Special K has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kellogg's Special K is 69, while the glycemic index of corn chips is 42.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +2233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +622.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +171.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +304.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +111.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3495.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2348.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2584.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3756.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16025% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6200% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 0µg | 808% |
| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 0.167mg | 483% |
| Iron | 28mg | 1.2mg | 335% |
| Folate | 1290µg | 8µg | 321% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 0.078mg | 141% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 0.047mg | 137% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 0.842mg | 136% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 16.438g | 107% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 16.036g | 94% | |
| Selenium | 54.9µg | 7.6µg | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 0mg | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 500µg | 3µg | 55% |
| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 7.23mg | 54% |
| Fats | 1.79g | 33.36g | 49% |
| Protein | 17.79g | 6.17g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3g | 9.134g | 22% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21% | |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 194mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 4.331g | 18% |
| Vitamin D* | 134 IU | 0 IU | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.264g | 17% | |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 72mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 23mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 4g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.101mg | 9% |
| Calories | 377kcal | 538kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 514mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 56.9g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.29mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 6.3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 53mg | 144mg | 3% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4.7g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 212kcal | 872kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 27g | 19g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.8 | 5.9 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 72g | 52.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.69g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.088g | N/A |
| Choline | 11mg | 12.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.007g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.79 g
Fats:
1.79 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
4.02 g
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +188.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +180.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1763.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2944.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4009.5% |






