Kix Cereal vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kix Cereal and Bran cereal different?

Kix Cereal is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Bran cereal is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium.
Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Bran cereal is 746% higher.
Kix Cereal contains 2 times more Iron than Bran cereal. While Kix Cereal contains 32mg of Iron, Bran cereal contains only 17.6mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original are the varieties used in this article.

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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.

Kix Cereal

Bran cereal

Contains more Calcium +46.5%

Contains more Iron +81.8%

Contains more Zinc +40.5%

Contains more Magnesium +609.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +508.5%

Contains more Potassium +357.4%

Contains less Sodium -56.7%

Contains more Copper +632.4%

Contains more Manganese +555.8%

Contains more Selenium +10.6%

Kix Cereal

Bran cereal

Contains more Calcium +46.5%

Contains more Iron +81.8%

Contains more Zinc +40.5%

Contains more Magnesium +609.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +508.5%

Contains more Potassium +357.4%

Contains less Sodium -56.7%

Contains more Copper +632.4%

Contains more Manganese +555.8%

Contains more Selenium +10.6%

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.

Kix Cereal

Bran cereal

Contains more Vitamin A +76.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +27%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.9%

Contains more Vitamin E +296.7%

Contains more Vitamin D +30.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +421.7%

Contains more Folate +66.5%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +229.8%

Contains more Vitamin K +2500%

Kix Cereal

Bran cereal

Contains more Vitamin A +76.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +27%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.9%

Contains more Vitamin E +296.7%

Contains more Vitamin D +30.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +421.7%

Contains more Folate +66.5%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +229.8%

Contains more Vitamin K +2500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kix Cereal

Bran cereal

Contains more Carbs +11.6%

Contains more Water +31.6%

Contains more Protein +70.9%

Contains more Fats +41.6%

Contains more Other +72.8%

Kix Cereal

Protein: 7.69 g

Fats: 3.46 g

Carbs: 82.82 g

Water: 2.79 g

Other: 3.24 g

Bran cereal

Protein: 13.14 g

Fats: 4.9 g

Carbs: 74.24 g

Water: 2.12 g

Other: 5.6 g

Contains more Carbs +11.6%

Contains more Water +31.6%

Contains more Protein +70.9%

Contains more Fats +41.6%

Contains more Other +72.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kix Cereal

Bran cereal

Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.6%

Kix Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.576 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g

Bran cereal

Saturated Fat: 1.1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kix Cereal

Bran cereal

Contains more Starch +168.2%

Contains more Sucrose +47.8%

Contains more Glucose +87.7%

Contains more Fructose +227.3%

Contains more Maltose +606.7%

Kix Cereal

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

Bran cereal

Starch: 21.8 g

Sucrose: 13.2 g

Glucose: 1.07 g

Fructose: 0.36 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 1.06 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +168.2%

Contains more Sucrose +47.8%

Contains more Glucose +87.7%

Contains more Fructose +227.3%

Contains more Maltose +606.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Sodium
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in minerals	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	74.02g	44.94g
Protein	7.69g	13.14g
Fats	3.46g	4.9g
Carbs	82.82g	74.24g
Calories	357kcal	259kcal
Starch	58.47g	21.8g
Fructose	0.11g	0.36g
Sugar	9.76g	15.69g
Fiber	8.8g	29.3g
Calcium	570mg	389mg
Iron	32mg	17.6mg
Magnesium	51mg	362mg
Phosphorus	189mg	1150mg
Potassium	223mg	1020mg
Sodium	596mg	258mg
Zinc	17.42mg	12.4mg
Copper	0.142mg	1.04mg
Manganese	1.13mg	7.41mg
Selenium	8.5µg	9.4µg
Vitamin A	3078IU	1747IU
Vitamin A RAE	879µg	522µg
Vitamin E	0.3mg	1.19mg
Vitamin D	133IU	170IU
Vitamin D	3.3µg	4.3µg
Vitamin C	25.4mg	20mg
Vitamin B1	1.955mg	2.27mg
Vitamin B2	2mg	2.71mg
Vitamin B3	24.25mg	14.8mg
Vitamin B5	0.522mg	1.06mg
Vitamin B6	2.3mg	12mg
Folate	787µg	1310µg
Vitamin B12	5.7µg	18.8µg
Vitamin K	0.2µg	5.2µg
Tryptophan	0.062mg	0.22mg
Threonine	0.279mg	0.38mg
Isoleucine	0.258mg	0.35mg
Leucine	0.971mg	0.7mg
Lysine	0.176mg	0.35mg
Methionine	0.134mg	0.17mg
Phenylalanine	0.413mg	0.48mg
Valine	0.331mg	0.52mg
Histidine	0.186mg	0.28mg
Trans Fat	0.025g	0g
Saturated Fat	0.576g	1.1g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.016g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.005g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.99g	0.89g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.277g	2g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	1.21g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.04g

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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

304%

664%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

230%

335%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.93g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.524g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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.