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Spanish rice vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Spanish rice and Kix Cereal

  • Kix Cereal is higher than Spanish rice in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Kix Cereal covers your daily Iron needs 386% more than Spanish rice.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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 less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Calcium +2750%
Contains more Iron +2682.6%
Contains more Magnesium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.6%
Contains more Potassium +92.2%
Contains more Zinc +3529.2%
Contains more Copper +118.5%
Contains more Manganese +189.7%
Contains more Selenium +14.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 171% 1200% 37% 81% 20% 78% 476% 48% 148% 47%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Calcium +2750%
Contains more Iron +2682.6%
Contains more Magnesium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.6%
Contains more Potassium +92.2%
Contains more Zinc +3529.2%
Contains more Copper +118.5%
Contains more Manganese +189.7%
Contains more Selenium +14.9%

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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +6400%
Contains more Vitamin A +2978%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +968.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +919.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2704.9%
Contains more Folate +1474%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7025%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 12% 0% 1% 46% 18% 45% 25% 19% 38% 10% 33%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +6400%
Contains more Vitamin A +2978%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +968.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +919.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2704.9%
Contains more Folate +1474%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7025%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +52.9%
Contains more Water +1998.2%
Contains more Protein +134.5%
Contains more Carbs +165.8%
Contains more Other +87.3%
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 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 +52.9%
Contains more Water +1998.2%
Contains more Protein +134.5%
Contains more Carbs +165.8%
Contains more Other +87.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +281.8%
Contains more Starch +112.2%
Contains more Sucrose +2250%
Contains more Glucose +14%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 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 Fructose +281.8%
Contains more Starch +112.2%
Contains more Sucrose +2250%
Contains more Glucose +14%
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.
Spanish rice 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 Spanish rice Kix Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 29.96g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Protein 3.28g 7.69g Kix Cereal
Fats 5.29g 3.46g Spanish rice
Carbs 31.16g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Calories 185kcal 357kcal Kix Cereal
Starch 27.55g 58.47g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.42g 0.11g Spanish rice
Sugar 1.3g 9.76g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.2g 8.8g Kix Cereal
Calcium 20mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Iron 1.15mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 13mg 51mg Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 57mg 189mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 116mg 223mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 528mg 596mg Spanish rice
Zinc 0.48mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.065mg 0.142mg Kix Cereal
Manganese 0.39mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 7.4µg 8.5µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 100IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.3mg Spanish rice
Vitamin D 0IU 133IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 0.1mg 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 1.955mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 2mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 24.25mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.522mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 2.3mg Kix Cereal
Folate 50µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 13µg 0.2µg Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.062mg Kix Cereal
Threonine 0.098mg 0.279mg Kix Cereal
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.258mg Kix Cereal
Leucine 0.24mg 0.971mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.131mg 0.176mg Kix Cereal
Methionine 0.071mg 0.134mg Kix Cereal
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.413mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.331mg Kix Cereal
Histidine 0.071mg 0.186mg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.07g 0.025g Kix Cereal
Saturated Fat 1.005g 0.576g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 0.99g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 1.277g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g 1.21g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g 0.04g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice 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
21%
Spanish rice
304%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.