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General Mills Cheerios vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between General Mills Cheerios and Kix Cereal

  • General Mills Cheerios have more Manganese, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Copper, while Kix Cereal have more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 146% higher.
  • Kix Cereal contains 3 times less Manganese than General Mills Cheerios. General Mills Cheerios contain 3.547mg of Manganese, while Kix Cereal contains 1.13mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +123.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.5%
Contains more Potassium +187.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Contains more Copper +171.1%
Contains more Manganese +213.9%
Contains more Selenium +192.9%
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Equal in Iron - 32
Equal in Zinc - 17.42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 121% 1244% 82% 207% 57% 65% 457% 129% 463% 136%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 171% 1200% 37% 81% 20% 78% 476% 48% 148% 47%
Contains more Magnesium +123.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.5%
Contains more Potassium +187.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Contains more Copper +171.1%
Contains more Manganese +213.9%
Contains more Selenium +192.9%
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Equal in Iron - 32
Equal in Zinc - 17.42

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +10.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 3078
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 2.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 198% 14% 102% 73% 332% 24% 394% 65% 552% 536% 847% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 185% 6% 99% 85% 489% 462% 455% 32% 531% 591% 713% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +10.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 3078
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.2%
Contains more Fats +94.5%
Contains more Water +83.9%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Contains more Other +14.9%
12% 7% 73% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.09 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 73.23 g
Water: 5.13 g
Other: 2.82 g
8% 3% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 7.69 g
Fats: 3.46 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 2.79 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more Protein +57.2%
Contains more Fats +94.5%
Contains more Water +83.9%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Contains more Other +14.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.6%
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +109.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +22.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 58.47
93% 7%
Starch: 57.37 g
Sucrose: 4.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 13%
Starch: 58.47 g
Sucrose: 8.93 g
Glucose: 0.57 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +109.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +22.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 58.47

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
General Mills Cheerios Kix Cereal
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cheerios Kix Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 63.83g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Protein 12.09g 7.69g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 6.73g 3.46g General Mills Cheerios
Carbs 73.23g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Calories 376kcal 357kcal General Mills Cheerios
Starch 57.37g 58.47g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.09g 0.11g Kix Cereal
Sugar 4.36g 9.76g General Mills Cheerios
Fiber 9.4g 8.8g General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 401mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Iron 33.17mg 32mg General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 114mg 51mg General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 481mg 189mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 641mg 223mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 497mg 596mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 16.73mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.385mg 0.142mg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 3.547mg 1.13mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 24.9µg 8.5µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 3299IU 3078IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A RAE 990µg 879µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.3mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 136IU 133IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 3.4µg 3.3µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin C 21.6mg 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.327mg 1.955mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 2mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 20.967mg 24.25mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 0.522mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 2.39mg 2.3mg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 714µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 5.7µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.2µg General Mills Cheerios
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.062mg General Mills Cheerios
Threonine 0.418mg 0.279mg General Mills Cheerios
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.258mg General Mills Cheerios
Leucine 0.91mg 0.971mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.366mg 0.176mg General Mills Cheerios
Methionine 0.178mg 0.134mg General Mills Cheerios
Phenylalanine 0.628mg 0.413mg General Mills Cheerios
Valine 0.586mg 0.331mg General Mills Cheerios
Histidine 0.261mg 0.186mg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.02g 0.025g General Mills Cheerios
Saturated Fat 1.5g 0.576g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 0.99g General Mills Cheerios
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 1.277g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.344g 1.21g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g 0.04g General Mills Cheerios

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cheerios Kix Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
261%
General Mills Cheerios
304%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
General Mills Cheerios
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.924g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. General Mills Cheerios - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173884/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.