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

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How are Bran cereal and Kix Cereal different?

Bran cereal is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Kix Cereal is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B3.
Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Bran cereal is 746% higher.
Bran cereal contains 7 times more Copper than Kix Cereal. While Bran cereal contains 1.04mg of Copper, Kix Cereal contains only 0.142mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX 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.

Bran cereal

Kix Cereal

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%

Contains more Calcium +46.5%

Contains more Iron +81.8%

Contains more Zinc +40.5%

Equal in Selenium - 8.5

Bran cereal

Kix Cereal

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%

Contains more Calcium +46.5%

Contains more Iron +81.8%

Contains more Zinc +40.5%

Equal in Selenium - 8.5

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.

Bran cereal

Kix Cereal

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%

Contains more Vitamin A +76.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +27%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.9%

Bran cereal

Kix Cereal

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%

Contains more Vitamin A +76.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +27%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Bran cereal

Kix Cereal

Contains more Protein +70.9%

Contains more Fats +41.6%

Contains more Other +72.8%

Contains more Carbs +11.6%

Contains more Water +31.6%

Bran cereal

Protein: 13.14 g

Fats: 4.9 g

Carbs: 74.24 g

Water: 2.12 g

Other: 5.6 g

Kix Cereal

Protein: 7.69 g

Fats: 3.46 g

Carbs: 82.82 g

Water: 2.79 g

Other: 3.24 g

Contains more Protein +70.9%

Contains more Fats +41.6%

Contains more Other +72.8%

Contains more Carbs +11.6%

Contains more Water +31.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Bran cereal

Kix Cereal

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.6%

Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.2%

Bran cereal

Saturated Fat: 1.1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g

Kix Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.576 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.6%

Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Bran cereal

Kix Cereal

Contains more Sucrose +47.8%

Contains more Glucose +87.7%

Contains more Fructose +227.3%

Contains more Maltose +606.7%

Contains more Starch +168.2%

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

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

Contains more Sucrose +47.8%

Contains more Glucose +87.7%

Contains more Fructose +227.3%

Contains more Maltose +606.7%

Contains more Starch +168.2%

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

664%

304%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

335%

230%

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.