Kellogg's Special K vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kellogg's Special K and potato chips 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.
- Kellogg's Special K covers your daily need for vitamin B12 808% more than potato chips.
- Kellogg's Special K is lower in saturated fat.
- Kellogg's Special K has a higher glycemic index (69) than potato chips (56).
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types were used in this article.
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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 | +1617.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +577.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +458.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2305.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +243.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| 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 | +118.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +67.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +912% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +869.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +490.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +875.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22000% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 0µg | 808% |
| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 0.66mg | 445% |
| Iron | 28mg | 1.63mg | 330% |
| Folate | 1290µg | 45µg | 311% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 0.197mg | 132% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 0.167mg | 127% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 3.827mg | 117% |
| Selenium | 54.9µg | 8.1µg | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 12.17g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 500µg | 0µg | 56% |
| Fats | 1.79g | 34.6g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 10.96g | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 31.1mg | 41% |
| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 9.11mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1275mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 8mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3g | 9.84g | 24% |
| Protein | 17.79g | 7g | 22% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 22.1µg | 18% |
| Vitamin D* | 134 IU | 0 IU | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 165mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 4.8g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.306mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 67mg | 13% |
| Calories | 377kcal | 536kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 52.9g | 7% |
| Choline | 11mg | 37.5mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4.7g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 212kcal | 766kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 27g | 19g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.8 | 2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 72g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Calcium | 23mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.69g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1833% |
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3180% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2942.5% |
