{"id":229,"date":"2022-03-01T16:43:34","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T16:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodcompared.com\/?p=229"},"modified":"2023-10-27T17:40:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T17:40:36","slug":"special-k-vs-corn-flakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/special-k-vs-corn-flakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Special K Vs. Corn Flakes (Which is Best?)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:67.2%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.6%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:67.8%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.6%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:67%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:67%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Kellogs Special K and Corn Flakes are two popular kinds of breakfast cereal eaten in many countries worldwide; they look similar, but which is best?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I&rsquo;ll be comparing Kellogs Special K and Corn Flakes against each other head to head to find out which is the best for nutrition, cost, and flavor.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special K and Corn Flakes, both popular Kellogg&rsquo;s cereals, have distinct nutritional profiles and costs. While Corn Flakes is the winner in terms of calorie content, sugar, fat, fiber, and price, Special K stands out for its lower carbohydrate content, higher protein, lower sodium, and richer vitamin and mineral content. Ultimately, Corn Flakes takes the overall win, but the choice between the two depends on individual nutritional priorities and taste preferences.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to find out everything you need to know and help us find out which you like best by participating in our voting poll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>Also in This Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a hurry, or looking for something specific? Use the links below to jump to the relevant section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#ingredients\"><strong>Ingredients Comparison<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#nutrition\">Special K Vs. Cornflakes Nutritional Comparison:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#calories\">Best for Calorie Content<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#carbs\">Best for Carbs &amp; Sugar Content<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#protein\">Best for Protein Content<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#fat\">Best for Fat Content<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#fiber\">Best for Fiber Content<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#sodium\">Best for Sodium\/Salt Content<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#vitamins\">Best for Vitamins\/Minerals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#flavor\">Best for Flavor\/Texture<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#price\">Best for Price<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#winner\">Overall Winner<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ingredients\">Ingredients Comparison &ndash; Whats the Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get started on the nutrition comparison, let&rsquo;s take a look at the ingredients for each kind of cereal.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see from the ingredients table below, the main difference between Special K and Corn Flakes is that Special K is made from Rice, and as the name suggests, Corn Flakes are made from Corn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both kinds of cereal are fortified with various vitamins and minerals, which I&rsquo;ll compare head-to-head later on in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Special K Ingredients<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Corn Flakes Ingredients <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rice, wheat gluten, sugar, defatted wheat germ, contains 2% or less of salt, malt flavor, bht for freshness. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, vitamin c (ascorbic acid), niacinamide, vitamin e acetate, beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin d3, vitamin b12.<\/td><td>Milled corn, sugar, malt flavor, contains 2% or less of salt. vitamins and minerals: iron (ferric phosphate), niacinamide, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin d3. Vitamin b12.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/special-k.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-256\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20300'%3E%3Crect%20width='300'%20height='300'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-256 eager-load\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" loading=\"eager\" data-src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/special-k.jpg.webp\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"nutrition\">Special K Vs. Corn Flakes Nutritional Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&rsquo;ll now move on to compare each aspect of nutrition for each kind of cereal to find which is the best in each category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each cereal has a slightly different recommended serving size, so I&rsquo;ve included a weight-for-weight comparison (per 100g) to ensure the data is as accurate as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For confirmation, I&rsquo;ll be comparing Kellogs Special K Original Vs. Kellogs brand Corn Flakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"calories\">Best for Calorie Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting with calorie content, I can confirm that the cereal with the least calories between Special K and Corn Flakes is Corn Flakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although they have the same amount of calories per recommended serving at 150kcal per portion, a serving of Corn Flakes weighs slightly more, making them the lower calorie option weight-for-weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cereal Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Calories Per 100g<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Calories Per Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Special K Original<\/td><td>385kcal<\/td><td>150kcal (per 39g serving)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Corn Flakes<\/td><td>357kcal<\/td><td>150kcal (per 42g serving)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"carbs\">Best for Carbohydrate Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither type of cereal is classed as low-carb, but if this is something you need to consider, then Special K is the lower carb option between the two, with 8g fewer carbs per 100g than corn flakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cereal Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Carbohydrates Per 100g<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Carbohydrates Per Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Special K Original<\/td><td>74g<\/td><td>29g (per 39g serving)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Corn Flakes<\/td><td>86g<\/td><td>36g (per 42g serving)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Carbs.jpeg\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of Carbs per 100g for Special K and Corn Flakes\" class=\"wp-image-6996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Carbs.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Carbs-300x202.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Carbs.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of Carbs per 100g for Special K and Corn Flakes\" class=\"wp-image-6996 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Carbs.jpeg.webp 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Carbs-300x202.jpeg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Carbs.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here&rsquo;s a bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of Carbs per 100g for Special K and Corn Flakes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates is about 300 grams. This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Special K has approximately 37% of the daily value of carbs per 100g.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corn Flakes has approximately 43% of the daily value of carbs per 100g.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best for Sugar Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to added sugar, both types of cereal are relatively low in sugar, and both contain the same amount of sugar per serving, but weight-for-weight, Special K contains slightly more sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cereal Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sugars Per 100g<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sugars Per Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Special K Original<\/td><td>10.3g<\/td><td>4g (per 39g serving)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Corn Flakes<\/td><td>9.5g<\/td><td>4g (per 42g serving)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"protein\">Best for Protein Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a cereal that gives you more protein per serving, then when comparing Special K against Corn Flakes, Special K is the higher protein option with more than double the amount of protein per serving than Corn Flakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cereal Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Protein Per 100g<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Protein Per Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Special K Original<\/td><td>18g<\/td><td>7g (per 39g serving)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Corn Flakes<\/td><td>7g<\/td><td>3g (per 42g serving)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Protein.jpeg\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of Protein per 100g for Special K and Corn Flakes\" class=\"wp-image-6994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Protein.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Protein-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Protein.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of Protein per 100g for Special K and Corn Flakes\" class=\"wp-image-6994 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Protein.jpeg.webp 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Protein-300x200.jpeg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Protein.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here&rsquo;s a bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of Protein per 100g for Special K and Corn Flakes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the recommended daily intake of protein is about 50 grams. This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Special K has approximately 36% of the daily value of protein per 100g.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corn Flakes has approximately 14% of the daily value of protein per 100g.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fat\">Best for Fat Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If fat content is a consideration for you, then <strong>Corn Flakes are the best option, with no fat or saturated fat per serving. <\/strong>Although Special K contains some fat, it&rsquo;s a nominal amount per serving, and they don&rsquo;t have any saturated fat either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tables below show both fat and saturated fat content per serving and weight-for-weight per 100g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Per 100g<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cereal Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fat Per 100g<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Saturated Fat per 100g<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Special K Original<\/td><td>1.3g<\/td><td>0g (per 39g serving)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Corn Flakes<\/td><td>0g<\/td><td>0g (per 42g serving)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Per Recommended Serving<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td>CerealType<\/td><td>Fat Per Serving<\/td><td>Saturated Fat per Serving<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Special K Original (per 39g serving)<\/td><td>0.5g<\/td><td>0g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Corn Flakes (per 42g serving)<\/td><td>0g<\/td><td>0g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Cholesterol<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If cholesterol is something you need to keep track of, I can confirm there&rsquo;s no cholesterol in either Kelloggs Original Special K or Corn Flakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fiber\">Best for Fiber Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to fiber content, both Special K and Corn Flakes are low in dietary fiber compared to higher fiber whole grain cereals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Corn Flakes contain slightly more dietary fiber, but it&rsquo;s still a nominal amount per serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cereal Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Dietary Fibre Per 100g<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Dietary Fibre per Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Special K Original<\/td><td>1.4g<\/td><td>&lt;1g(per 39g serving)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Corn Flakes<\/td><td>3.3g<\/td><td>1g (per 42g serving)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Fiber.jpeg\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of Fiber per 100g for Special K and Corn Flakes\" class=\"wp-image-6995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Fiber.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Fiber-300x203.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Fiber.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of Fiber per 100g for Special K and Corn Flakes\" class=\"wp-image-6995 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Fiber.jpeg.webp 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Fiber-300x203.jpeg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Fiber.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here&rsquo;s a bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of Fiber per 100g for Special K and Corn Flakes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the recommended daily intake of dietary fiber is about 25 grams. This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Special K has approximately 5.6% of the daily value of fiber per 100g.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corn Flakes has approximately 13.2% of the daily value of fiber per 100g.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sodium\">Best for Sodium\/Salt Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to sodium (salt), both kinds of cereal contain similar amounts, but Corn Flakes have slightly more than Special K per serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To put this into context, of a daily value percentage (daily allowance), Special K contains 12% of the sodium daily recommended allowance compared to Corn Flakes, which are 13%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cereal Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sodium\/Salt Per 100g<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sodium\/Salt per Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Special K Original<\/td><td>667mg<\/td><td>270mg (per 39g serving)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelloggs Corn Flakes<\/td><td>729mg<\/td><td>300mg (per 42g serving)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Sodium.jpeg\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of Sodium per 100g for Special K and Corn Flakes\" class=\"wp-image-6993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Sodium.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Sodium-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Sodium.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of Sodium per 100g for Special K and Corn Flakes\" class=\"wp-image-6993 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Sodium.jpeg.webp 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Sodium-300x200.jpeg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Sodium.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here&rsquo;s a bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of Sodium per 100g for Special K and Corn Flakes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The recommended daily intake of sodium is about 2,300 mg for most adults. This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Special K contains 667 mg of sodium per 100g, which is approximately 29% of the daily recommended intake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corn Flakes contains 729 mg of sodium per 100g, which is approximately 31.7% of the daily recommended intake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"vitamins\">Best for Vitamins\/Minerals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/corn-flakes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/corn-flakes.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259 lazyload\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Kelloggs Original Special K and Corn Flakes are fortified breakfast cereals which means they have added vitamins and minerals in a bid to get more of the consumers&rsquo; daily allowance into their everyday diets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special K has higher amounts of vitamins and minerals in more categories than Flakes, including more calcium, thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Corn Flakes contain more Vitamin D, Iron, Potassium, and Magnesium per 100g than Special K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Vitamin\/Mineral Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount of Nutrient Per 100g of Special K<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount of Nutrient Per 100g of Corn Flakes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin D<\/td><td>3.3mcg*<\/td><td><strong>7.1mcg<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calcium<\/td><td><strong>23mg*<\/strong><\/td><td>5mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iron<\/td><td>28mg<\/td><td><strong>28.9mg<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Potassium<\/td><td>53mg<\/td><td><strong>168mg<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magnesium<\/td><td>12mg<\/td><td><strong>39mg<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thiamin<\/td><td><strong>1.69mg<\/strong><\/td><td>1mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Riboflavin<\/td><td><strong>1.91mg<\/strong><\/td><td>1.52mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Niacin<\/td><td><strong>22.6mg<\/strong><\/td><td>17.9mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin B6<\/td><td><strong>6.44mg<\/strong><\/td><td>1.79mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin C<\/td><td><strong>68mg<\/strong><\/td><td>21mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*mcg = microgram \/ mg = miligram<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Special-K-Vitamins.jpeg\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of the top 3 vitamins\/minerals per 100g for Special K\" class=\"wp-image-7000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Special-K-Vitamins.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Special-K-Vitamins-300x201.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Special-K-Vitamins.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of the top 3 vitamins\/minerals per 100g for Special K\" class=\"wp-image-7000 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Special-K-Vitamins.jpeg.webp 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Special-K-Vitamins-300x201.jpeg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Special-K-Vitamins.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here&rsquo;s a bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of the top 3 vitamins\/minerals per 100g for Special K<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Based on the recommended daily values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vitamin D<\/strong>: The recommended daily intake is about 20 micrograms (mcg). Special K provides 3.3 mcg per 100g, which is approximately 16.5% of the daily value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Calcium<\/strong>: The recommended daily intake is about 1,000 milligrams (mg) for most adults. Special K provides 23 mg per 100g, which is approximately 2.3% of the daily value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong>: The recommended daily intake is about 90 milligrams (mg) for men and 75 mg for women. Special K provides 68 mg per 100g, which is approximately 75.6% of the daily value for men and 90.7% for women.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Corn-Flakes-Vitamins.jpeg\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of the top 3 vitamins\/minerals per 100g for Corn Flakes\" class=\"wp-image-7001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Corn-Flakes-Vitamins.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Corn-Flakes-Vitamins-300x201.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Corn-Flakes-Vitamins.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of the top 3 vitamins\/minerals per 100g for Corn Flakes\" class=\"wp-image-7001 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Corn-Flakes-Vitamins.jpeg.webp 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Corn-Flakes-Vitamins-300x201.jpeg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Corn-Flakes-DV-Corn-Flakes-Vitamins.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here&rsquo;s a bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of the top 3 vitamins\/minerals per 100g for Corn Flakes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Based on the recommended daily values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vitamin D<\/strong>: The recommended daily intake is about 20 micrograms (mcg). Corn Flakes provides 3.3 mcg per 100g, which is approximately 16.5% of the daily value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Calcium<\/strong>: The recommended daily intake is about 1,000 milligrams (mg) for most adults. Corn Flakes provides 23 mg per 100g, which is approximately 2.3% of the daily value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong>: The recommended daily intake is about 90 milligrams (mg) for men and 75 mg for women. Corn Flakes provides 68 mg per 100g, which is approximately 75.6% of the daily value for men and 90.7% for women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"flavor\">Best for Flavor\/Texture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to flavor and texture, it&rsquo;s not easy to judge a winner because it&rsquo;s down to the individual which they prefer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get a range of opinions, we&rsquo;re taking a poll to find out which cereal Special K or Corn Flakes is the public favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit your vote below (no personal information required) to find out which is the favorite so far.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bootstrap-yop yop-poll-mc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"basic-yop-poll-container\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff; border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#327bd6; border-radius:0px; padding:10px 10px;\" data-id=\"6\" data-temp=\"basic\" data-skin=\"minimal\" data-cscheme=\"black\" data-cap=\"0\" data-access=\"guest\" data-tid=\"\" data-uid=\"3199994843f68b7a7e77ee0f114628ea\" data-pid=\"229\" data-resdet=\"percentages\" data-show-results-to=\"guest\" data-show-results-moment=\"after-vote\" data-show-results-only=\"false\" data-show-message=\"true\" data-show-results-as=\"bar\" data-sort-results-by=\"as-defined\" data-sort-results-rule=\"asc\" data-is-ended=\"0\" data-gdpr=\"no\" data-gdpr-sol=\"consent\" data-css=\".basic-yop-poll-container[data-uid] .basic-vote { text-align: center; }\" data-counter=\"0\" data-load-with=\"1\" data-notification-section=\"top\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"basic-inner\"><div class=\"basic-message hide\" style=\"border-left: 10px solid #008000; padding: 0px 10px;\" data-error=\"#ff0000\" data-success=\"#008000\"><p class=\"basic-message-text\" style=\"color:#000000; font-size:14px; font-weight:normal;\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"basic-overlay hide\"><div class=\"basic-vote-options\"><\/div><div class=\"basic-preloader\"><div class=\"basic-windows8\"><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_1\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_2\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_3\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_4\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_5\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><form class=\"basic-form\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_token\" value=\"af87fe7628\" autocomplete=\"off\"><div class=\"basic-elements\"><div class=\"basic-element basic-question basic-question-text-vertical\" data-id=\"6\" data-uid=\"e5c0174ea6b9738a3a7ca2f21840d3f4\" data-type=\"question\" data-question-type=\"text\" data-allow-multiple=\"no\" data-min=\"1\" data-max=\"1\" data-display=\"vertical\" data-colnum=\"\" data-display-others=\"no\" data-others-color=\"\" data-others=\"\"><div class=\"basic-question-title\"><h5 style=\"color:#000000; font-size:14px; font-weight:normal; text-align:center;\">Which do you prefer?<\/h5><\/div><ul class=\"basic-answers\"><li class=\"basic-answer\" style=\"padding:0px 0px;\" data-id=\"11\" data-type=\"text\" data-vn=\"102\" data-color=\"#000000\" data-make-link=\"no\" data-link=\"\"><div class=\"basic-answer-content basic-text-vertical\"><label for=\"answer[11]\" class=\"basic-answer-label\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"answer[11]\" name=\"answer[6]\" value=\"11\" autocomplete=\"off\"><span class=\"basic-text\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;\">Special K<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><li class=\"basic-answer\" style=\"padding:0px 0px;\" data-id=\"12\" data-type=\"text\" data-vn=\"72\" data-color=\"#000000\" data-make-link=\"no\" data-link=\"\"><div class=\"basic-answer-content basic-text-vertical\"><label for=\"answer[12]\" class=\"basic-answer-label\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"answer[12]\" name=\"answer[6]\" value=\"12\" autocomplete=\"off\"><span class=\"basic-text\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;\">Corn Flakes<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-vote\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"button basic-vote-button\" role=\"button\" style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px; border-style: solid; border-color:#000000; border-radius:0px; padding:5px 10px; color:#000000; font-size:14px; font-weight:normal;\">Vote<\/a><\/div><\/form><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"price\">Best for Price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of writing this article (March 2022), Corn Flakes cost an average of $3.28 for a family-sized (18oz) pack, and Special K cost $3.72 for the same sized pack.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on these figures Corn Flakes are the lower-cost option compared to Special K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"winner\">Overall Winner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&rsquo;ve now covered all categories, and I can announce a winner of the best cereal for nutrition and price, and the winner is &ndash; Corn Flakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it was a close competition with Corn Flakes winning five out of nine categories, Corn Flakes came out on top for calorie content, lowest sugar, lowest fat, slightly higher fiber, and best for price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s not forget the runner-up, though, because Special K came out on top for lower carbs, higher protein, lower sodium, and higher vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So depending on what&rsquo;s most important to you when it comes to choosing a cereal, you can now make an informed choice based on the information in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Comparison Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Winner (Special K or Corn Flakes)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Calorie Content<\/td><td>Corn Flakes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Carbohydrate Content<\/td><td>Special K<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Sugar Content<\/td><td>Corn Flakes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Protein Content<\/td><td>Special K<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Fat Content<\/td><td>Corn Flakes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Fiber Content<\/td><td>Corn Flakes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Sodium Content<\/td><td>Special K<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Vitamins\/Minerals<\/td><td>Special K<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Price<\/td><td>Corn Flakes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall Winner<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Corn Flakes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this article has helped you to find the information you were looking for; you might also find the following articles helpful too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/cheerios-vs-corn-flakes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Original Cheerios Vs. Corn Flakes (Which Are Best?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/cheerios-vs-honey-nut-cheerios\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Cheerios Vs. Honey Nut Cheerios (Which is Best?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/brown-sauce-vs-ketchup\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Brown Sauce Vs. Ketchup (What&rsquo;s the Difference?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/salad-cream-vs-mayo\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Salad Cream Vs. Mayo (What&rsquo;s the Difference?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/rice-krispies-vs-cheerios\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Rice Krispies Vs. Cheerios (Which is Best?)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group has-base-3-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>References Used for this Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure the nutritional information used in this article is accurate, I have used data from both the original producers and the USDA; the links below contain the source information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/1101804\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" title=\"\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Special K USDA Nutritional Information<i class=\"wpel-icon dashicons-before dashicons-lightbulb\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartlabel.kelloggs.com\/Product\/Index\/00038000992001#nutrition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Special K Smart Label Nutritional Information<i class=\"wpel-icon dashicons-before dashicons-external\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/753438\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" title=\"\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Corn Flakes USDA Nutritional Information<i class=\"wpel-icon dashicons-before dashicons-lightbulb\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartlabel.kelloggs.com\/Product\/Index\/00038000001109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Corn Flakes Smart Label Nutritional Information<i class=\"wpel-icon dashicons-before dashicons-external\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kellogs Special K and Corn Flakes are two popular kinds of breakfast cereal eaten in many countries worldwide; they look similar, but which is best? 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