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Plantain chips vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Plantain chips and Kix Cereal

  • Kix Cereal is higher than Plantain chips in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Kix Cereal covers your daily Iron needs 388% more than Plantain chips.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, plantain chips, salted 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 +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +252.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Copper +39.4%
Contains more Calcium +6233.3%
Contains more Iron +3199%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.3%
Contains more Zinc +4608.1%
Contains more Manganese +309.4%
Contains more Selenium +2025%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 171% 1200% 37% 81% 20% 78% 476% 48% 148% 47%
Contains more Magnesium +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +252.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Copper +39.4%
Contains more Calcium +6233.3%
Contains more Iron +3199%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.3%
Contains more Zinc +4608.1%
Contains more Manganese +309.4%
Contains more Selenium +2025%

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 +1580%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +14200%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2907.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2923.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +2148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
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 +1580%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +14200%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2907.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2923.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +2148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +755.2%
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Carbs +29.7%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Other +47.3%
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 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 Fats +755.2%
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Carbs +29.7%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Other +47.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +468.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +819.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +468.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +819.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +15.1%
Contains more Sucrose +870.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 Starch +15.1%
Contains more Sucrose +870.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Kix Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Protein 2.28g 7.69g Kix Cereal
Fats 29.59g 3.46g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Calories 531kcal 357kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g 58.47g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.11g Kix Cereal
Sugar 0.92g 9.76g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 8.8g Kix Cereal
Calcium 9mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Iron 0.97mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 71mg 51mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 189mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 786mg 223mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 596mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.198mg 0.142mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 0.4µg 8.5µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 1386IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.3mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0IU 133IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 32.1mg 25.4mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 1.955mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 2mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 24.25mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.522mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 2.3mg Kix Cereal
Folate 35µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 28.6µg 0.2µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.062mg Kix Cereal
Threonine 0.279mg Kix Cereal
Isoleucine 0.258mg Kix Cereal
Leucine 0.971mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.176mg Kix Cereal
Methionine 0.134mg Kix Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.413mg Kix Cereal
Valine 0.331mg Kix Cereal
Histidine 0.186mg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.185g 0.025g Kix Cereal
Saturated Fat 8.337g 0.576g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0.016g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 0.99g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 1.277g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 1.21g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.04g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips 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
50%
Plantain chips
304%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.761g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.