{"id":4564,"date":"2022-03-03T15:35:01","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T15:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodcompared.com\/?p=371"},"modified":"2023-11-05T21:27:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T21:27:20","slug":"special-k-vs-bran-flakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/special-k-vs-bran-flakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Special K Vs. Bran 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:67.8%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:67.8%; }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:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Special K and Bran Flakes are two of our top cereal choices when choosing a healthy cereal because they&rsquo;re marketed as &lsquo;healthy,&rsquo; but is this really the case, and is one more nutritious than the other?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I&rsquo;ll be comparing Kellogg&rsquo;s Special K and Bran Flakes head-to-head to find out which is the best for calories, nutrition, and price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as this, you can take part in our poll to tell us which cereal is your favorite for flavor and texture.<\/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<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#ingredients\">Ingredients Comparison<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#nutrition\">Special K Vs. Bran Flakes Nutritional Comparison:<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#calories\">Best for Calorie Content<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#carbs\">Best for Carbs &amp; Sugar Content<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#protein\">Best for Protein Content<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fat\">Best for Fat Content<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fiber\">Best for Fiber Content<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#vitamins\">Best for Vitamins\/Minerals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#flavor\">Best for Flavor\/Texture<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#price\">Best for Price<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#winner\">Overall Winner<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ingredients\">Ingredients Comparision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below shows the list of ingredients for Original Special K and Bran Flakes so that you can see the difference between the two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The main difference between Special K and Bran Flakes is that Special K is a rice-based cereal and Bran Flakes are a wholewheat-based cereal. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both kinds of cereal have added sugar and natural flavorings, and both are fortified with added Vitamins and Minerals (which I&rsquo;ll cover later in this article). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cereal Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Added Vitamins and Minerals<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kellogg&rsquo;s Original Special K<\/td><td>Rice (47%),&nbsp;wholewheat<br>(37%), sugar,&nbsp;barley<br>(5%), malted&nbsp;barley<br>&nbsp;flour, salt,&nbsp;barley<br>&nbsp;malt extract.<\/td><td>Niacin, iron, zinc, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin D, vitamin B12.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kellogg&rsquo;s Bran Flakes<\/td><td>Wholewheat<br>(59%),&nbsp;wheat<br>bran (18%),&nbsp;wholewheat<br>flour, sugar,&nbsp;barley<br>malt extract, glucose syrup, salt, natural flavoring.<\/td><td>Niacin, iron, vitamin B6, riboflavin, thiamin, folic acid, vitamin D, 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=\"special k in a bowl with raspberries and milk to show what they look like\" 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=\"special k in a bowl with raspberries and milk to show what they look like\" 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\">Speical K Vs. Bran Flakes Nutritional Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving onto the nutritional comparison, where I&rsquo;ll be comparing like for like serving weights of each type of cereal.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data is based on Kellogg&rsquo;s brand (UK) breakfast cereal and using manufacturer nutritional information for a 30g serving (recommended serving size).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For information, I&rsquo;ll be comparing Original Special K (although other flavors are available).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"calories\">Best for Calorie Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When comparing Special K and Bran Flakes, if you&rsquo;re counting your calories and looking for a lower-calorie breakfast cereal, I can confirm <strong>Bran Flakes are the lower-calorie option<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although both kinds of cereal are low-calorie compared to other breakfast options, Bran Flakes contain 11kcal less per serving than Special K.<\/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 30g Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kellogg&rsquo;s Original Special K<\/td><td>118kcal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kellogg&rsquo;s Bran Flakes<\/td><td>107kcal<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"carbs\">Best for Carbohydrate Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither Special K nor Bran Flakes can be deemed low-carbohydrate options, but if this is something you&rsquo;re tracking, <strong>Bran Flakes are the lower-carb option when compared against Special K.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to sugar, both kinds of cereal have added sugar, and values are pretty similar, but <strong>Bran Flakes are slightly lower in sugar per serving than Special K.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Cereal<\/strong> Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Carbohydrates Per 30g<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Of Which Are Sugars<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kellogg&rsquo;s Original Special K<\/td><td>25g<\/td><td>4.5g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kellogg&rsquo;s Bran Flakes<\/td><td>20g<\/td><td>4.2g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended daily intake of carbohydrates for a 2,000 calorie diet is typically about 300 grams per day. This recommendation can vary based on dietary needs, activity level, and other factors. The values on the graph represent the actual grams of carbohydrates in a 30g serving of each cereal, not the percentage of the daily value. The percentage daily value would be calculated based on how these amounts fit into the recommended daily intake. For instance, 25 grams of carbohydrates for Special K would constitute approximately 8.33% of the daily intake, while 20 grams for Bran Flakes would be about 6.67% of the daily intake on a 2,000 calorie diet.<\/p>\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-Bran-Flakes-DV-Carbs.jpeg\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of carbohydrates per 30g serving for Special K and Bran Flakes\" class=\"wp-image-7030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Bran-Flakes-DV-Carbs.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Bran-Flakes-DV-Carbs-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-Bran-Flakes-DV-Carbs.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of carbohydrates per 30g serving for Special K and Bran Flakes\" class=\"wp-image-7030 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Bran-Flakes-DV-Carbs.jpeg.webp 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Bran-Flakes-DV-Carbs-300x203.jpeg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Bran-Flakes-DV-Carbs.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of carbohydrates per 30g serving for Special K and Bran Flakes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"protein\">Best for Protein Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Protein content is similar for each type of cereal, but <strong>Bran Flakes contain slightly more protein per 30g serving than Original Special K.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Cereal<\/strong> Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Protein Per 30g Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kellogg&rsquo;s Original Special K<\/td><td>2.4g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kellogg&rsquo;s Bran Flakes<\/td><td>3.3g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The graph indicates that a 30g serving of Special K provides 4.8% of the daily value for protein, while the same serving of Bran Flakes provides 6.6% of the daily value, based on the recommended intake of 50 grams per day.<\/p>\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-Bran-Flakes-DV-Protein.jpeg\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of protein per 30g serving for Special K and Bran Flakes, based on a 2,000 calorie diet with a recommended daily intake of 50 grams for protein\" class=\"wp-image-7028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Bran-Flakes-DV-Protein.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Bran-Flakes-DV-Protein-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-Bran-Flakes-DV-Protein.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of protein per 30g serving for Special K and Bran Flakes, based on a 2,000 calorie diet with a recommended daily intake of 50 grams for protein\" class=\"wp-image-7028 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Bran-Flakes-DV-Protein.jpeg.webp 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Bran-Flakes-DV-Protein-300x203.jpeg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Bran-Flakes-DV-Protein.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of protein per 30g serving for Special K and Bran Flakes, based on a 2,000 calorie diet with a recommended daily intake of 50 grams for protein<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fat\">Best for Fat Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Special K and Bran Flakes are very low in fat per serving, but if this is something you need to consider, then <strong>Special K is slightly lower in fat per serving<\/strong>; however, this is a nominal amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Cereal<\/strong> Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fat Per 30g Serving<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Of Which is Saturated Fat<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kellogg&rsquo;s Original Special K<\/td><td>0.4g<\/td><td>0.1g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kellogg&rsquo;s Bran Flakes<\/td><td>0.7g<\/td><td>0.1g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fiber\">Best for Fiber Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difference between Special K and Bran Flakes is the fiber content, with Bran Flakes being a higher-fiber cereal.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bran flakes are made from wholegrain, which is much higher in fiber than a rice-based cereal like Special K.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many consumers choose Bran Flakes as a breakfast option because of the dietary fiber benefits for gut health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Cereal<\/strong> Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Dietary Fibre per Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kellogg&rsquo;s Original Special K<\/td><td>1.8g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kellogg&rsquo;s Bran Flakes<\/td><td>5.1g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The graph below shows that a 30g serving of Special K provides 7.2% of the daily value for fiber, while the same serving of Bran Flakes provides 20.4% of the daily value, based on the recommended intake of 25 grams per day.<\/p>\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-Bran-Flakes-DV-Fiber.jpeg\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of fiber per 30g serving for Special K and Bran Flakes, based on a 2,000 calorie diet with an average recommended daily intake of 25 grams for fiber.\" class=\"wp-image-7029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Bran-Flakes-DV-Fiber.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Bran-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-Bran-Flakes-DV-Fiber.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of fiber per 30g serving for Special K and Bran Flakes, based on a 2,000 calorie diet with an average recommended daily intake of 25 grams for fiber.\" class=\"wp-image-7029 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Bran-Flakes-DV-Fiber.jpeg.webp 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Special-K-vs-Bran-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-Bran-Flakes-DV-Fiber.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bar graph comparing the daily value percentages of fiber per 30g serving for Special K and Bran Flakes, based on a 2,000 calorie diet with an average recommended daily intake of 25 grams for fiber.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/decorative-image-of-bran-flakes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-369\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/decorative-image-of-bran-flakes.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-369 lazyload\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"vitamins\">Best for Vitamins\/Minerals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Kellogg&rsquo;s Special K Original and Bran Flakes are fortified breakfast cereals, which means the manufacturer adds extra vitamins and minerals to the recipe to help consumers get more nutrients into their daily food intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this comparison, <strong>Special K has more nutrients per serving than Bran Flakes<\/strong>, although both have most of the same added Vitamins and Minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below shows the percentage of the daily recommended value for each type of nutrient for both Special K and Bran Flakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Vitamin\/Mineral Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Special K Daily Value Percentage<br>Per Serving<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bran Flakes Daily Value Percentage<br>Per Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin D<\/td><td>50%<\/td><td>50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thiamin (B1)<\/td><td>50%<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Riboflavin (B2)<\/td><td>50%<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Niacin<\/td><td>25%<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin B6<\/td><td>25%<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Folic Acid<\/td><td>50%<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin B12<\/td><td>25%<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iron<\/td><td>25%<\/td><td>17%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zinc<\/td><td>25%<\/td><td>&ndash;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"flavor\">Best for Flavor\/Texture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Special K and Bran Flakes are similar in texture, but their flavors are pretty different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out which is the best for flavor, we need to get a general public opinion, so you can help us by voting in the poll below to tell us which you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No personal information is required to take part in our poll, and once you vote, you&rsquo;ll be able to see the percentage of the vote 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=\"10\" data-temp=\"basic\" data-skin=\"minimal\" data-cscheme=\"black\" data-cap=\"0\" data-access=\"guest\" data-tid=\"\" data-uid=\"9d870b2b12b4956ee788debcb0734f93\" data-pid=\"4564\" 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=\"80f9014aad\" autocomplete=\"off\"><div class=\"basic-elements\"><div class=\"basic-element basic-question basic-question-text-vertical\" data-id=\"10\" data-uid=\"8a9b22a3df494d984e587a0041b4f20f\" 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=\"19\" data-type=\"text\" data-vn=\"103\" data-color=\"#000000\" data-make-link=\"no\" data-link=\"\"><div class=\"basic-answer-content basic-text-vertical\"><label for=\"answer[19]\" class=\"basic-answer-label\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"answer[19]\" name=\"answer[10]\" value=\"19\" 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=\"20\" data-type=\"text\" data-vn=\"77\" data-color=\"#000000\" data-make-link=\"no\" data-link=\"\"><div class=\"basic-answer-content basic-text-vertical\"><label for=\"answer[20]\" class=\"basic-answer-label\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"answer[20]\" name=\"answer[10]\" value=\"20\" autocomplete=\"off\"><span class=\"basic-text\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;\">Bran 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>Before we announce a winner of the best cereal, let&rsquo;s look at the cost comparison between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of writing this article, a 750g box of Kellogg&rsquo;s Original Special K costs an average of &pound;3.50, compared to a 750g box of Bran Flakes, which costs an average of &pound;3.00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on this information, a 30g serving of Special K Original costs &pound;0.14 per serving, and the same-sized serving of Bran Flakes costs &pound;0.12, which means Bran Flakes are the lower cost cereal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"winner\">Overall Winner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&rsquo;ve now compared each cereal in each category, and the winner based on nutrition and price is &ndash; <strong>Bran Flakes!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bran Flakes won the contest with Special K for Calories, lowest carbs, and sugar while being higher in protein and fiber.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s not all bad for Special K, though, which is still a low-calorie option that is high in added vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Whichever your favorite is, hopefully, the information in this article can help you make an informed choice on which cereal is best for you and your diet.<\/strong><\/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 Bran Flakes)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Calorie Content<\/td><td>Bran Flakes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Carbohydrate Content<\/td><td>Bran Flakes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Sugar Content<\/td><td>Bran Flakes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Protein Content<\/td><td>Bran Flakes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Fat Content<\/td><td>Special K<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Fiber Content<\/td><td>Bran Flakes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Vitamins\/Minerals<\/td><td>Special K<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Price<\/td><td>Bran Flakes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall Winner<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bran 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\/all-bran-vs-bran-flakes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">All-Bran Vs. Bran Flakes (Which is Best?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/special-k-vs-raisin-bran\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Special K Vs. Raisin Bran<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/corn-flakes-vs-crunchy-nut\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Corn Flakes Vs. Crunchy Nut (Which are Better?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/brown-rice-vs-cauliflower-rice\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Brown Rice Vs. Cauliflower Rice (An In-Depth Comparison)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/lowest-calorie-peanut-butter\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Top Ten Lowest-Calorie Peanut Butter (In Charts)<\/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 the original manufacturer and the links below contain the source information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kelloggs.co.uk\/en_GB\/products\/special-k-original.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Kellogg&rsquo;s Special K Manufacturer Nutrition Information<i class=\"wpel-icon dashicons-before dashicons-external\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kelloggs.co.uk\/en_GB\/products\/bran-flakes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Kellogg&rsquo;s Bran Flakes Manufacturer Nutrition Information<i class=\"wpel-icon dashicons-before dashicons-external\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Special K and Bran Flakes are two of our top cereal choices when choosing a healthy cereal because they&rsquo;re marketed as &lsquo;healthy,&rsquo; but is this really the case, and is &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4469,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4564"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4564"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4564\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7032,"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4564\/revisions\/7032"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4564"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}