Bran cereal vs. General Mills Trix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Bran cereal and General Mills Trix Cereal different?
- Bran cereal has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Potassium than General Mills Trix Cereal.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Bran cereal is 755% higher.
- Bran cereal contains 14 times more Magnesium than General Mills Trix Cereal. While Bran cereal contains 362mg of Magnesium, General Mills Trix Cereal contains only 25mg.
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TRIX 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1348% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +529.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +788.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +511.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +138% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +450.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +249.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +361.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.14 g
Fats:
4.9 g
Carbs:
74.24 g
Water:
2.12 g
Other:
5.6 g
Protein:
4.9 g
Fats:
3.79 g
Carbs:
86.19 g
Water:
1.89 g
Other:
3.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +168.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +101.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 259kcal | 384kcal |
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| Protein | 13.14g | 4.9g |
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| Fats | 4.9g | 3.79g |
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| Vitamin C | 20mg | 18.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 44.94g | 82.29g |
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| Carbs | 74.24g | 86.19g |
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| Vitamin D | 170IU | 125IU |
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| Magnesium | 362mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 389mg | 313mg |
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| Potassium | 1020mg | 162mg |
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| Iron | 17.6mg | 16.89mg |
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| Sugar | 15.69g | 32g |
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| Fiber | 29.3g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 1.04mg | 0.117mg |
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| Zinc | 12.4mg | 14.1mg |
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| Starch | 21.8g |
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| Phosphorus | 1150mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 258mg | 500mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1747IU | 2344IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 522µg | 669µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.19mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.3µg | 3.1µg |
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| Manganese | 7.41mg |
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| Selenium | 9.4µg | 6.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.27mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 2.71mg | 1.89mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.8mg | 18.79mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.06mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 12mg | 2.18mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.8µg | 4.69µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 1.3µg |
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| Folate | 1310µg | 375µg |
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| Choline | 49.4mg | 10.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.1g | 0.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.89g | 1.79g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2g | 1.39g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.22mg |
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| Threonine | 0.38mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.35mg |
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| Leucine | 0.7mg |
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| Lysine | 0.35mg |
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| Methionine | 0.17mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.48mg |
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| Valine | 0.52mg |
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| Histidine | 0.28mg |
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| Fructose | 0.36g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
615%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
136%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran 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 ($)