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Beef sticks vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef sticks and Kix Cereal

  • Kix Cereal is higher than Beef sticks in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Kix Cereal covers your daily Iron needs 358% more than Beef sticks.
  • Beef sticks contain 36 times more Saturated Fat than Kix Cereal. While Beef sticks contain 20.8g of Saturated Fat, Kix Cereal contains only 0.576g.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef sticks, smoked 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 Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Calcium +738.2%
Contains more Iron +841.2%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Zinc +619.8%
Contains more Manganese +1214%
Equal in Phosphorus - 189
Equal in Copper - 0.142
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 171% 1200% 37% 81% 20% 78% 476% 48% 148% 47%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Calcium +738.2%
Contains more Iron +841.2%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Zinc +619.8%
Contains more Manganese +1214%
Equal in Phosphorus - 189
Equal in Copper - 0.142

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 A +1131.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1022%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +470%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
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 A +1131.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1022%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +470%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +179.6%
Contains more Fats +1333.5%
Contains more Water +584.6%
Contains more Other +35.8%
Contains more Carbs +1433.7%
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 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 +179.6%
Contains more Fats +1333.5%
Contains more Water +584.6%
Contains more Other +35.8%
Contains more Carbs +1433.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1967.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1967.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Kix Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 5.4g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Protein 21.5g 7.69g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 3.46g Beef sticks
Carbs 5.4g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Calories 550kcal 357kcal Beef sticks
Starch 58.47g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.11g Kix Cereal
Sugar 9.76g Beef sticks
Fiber 8.8g Kix Cereal
Calcium 68mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Iron 3.4mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 21mg 51mg Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 180mg 189mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 257mg 223mg Beef sticks
Sodium 1531mg 596mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 2.42mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.13mg 0.142mg Kix Cereal
Manganese 0.086mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.5µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 250IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 133IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 6.8mg 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 1.955mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 2mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 24.25mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.522mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 2.3mg Kix Cereal
Folate 0µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 1µg 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg Kix Cereal
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.062mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg 0.279mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.258mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 0.971mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg 0.176mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg 0.134mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.413mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg 0.331mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg 0.186mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.025g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 20.8g 0.576g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 0.99g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 1.277g Beef sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g Kix Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Kix Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
38%
Beef sticks
304%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 935mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.224g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.