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Cereal vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cereal and Kix Cereal?

  • Cereal is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Kix Cereal is higher in Zinc, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 361% higher.
  • Kix Cereal has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Cereal. Cereal has 5.986mg of Vitamin B6, while Kix Cereal has 2.3mg.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +5600%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +112.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +129.2%
Contains more Manganese +43%
Contains more Selenium +34.9%
Equal in Iron - 32
Equal in Copper - 0.142
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 171% 1200% 37% 81% 20% 78% 476% 48% 148% 47%
Contains more Calcium +5600%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +112.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +129.2%
Contains more Manganese +43%
Contains more Selenium +34.9%
Equal in Iron - 32
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.
Cereal
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Contains more Vitamin C +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 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 C +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +35.5%
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Fats +220.4%
Contains more Other +45.3%
Equal in Carbs - 82.82
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 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 Water +35.5%
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Fats +220.4%
Contains more Other +45.3%
Equal in Carbs - 82.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260.7%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +136.4%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +111.1%
Contains more Maltose +66.7%
Equal in Sucrose - 8.93
94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 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 +136.4%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +111.1%
Contains more Maltose +66.7%
Equal in Sucrose - 8.93

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Kix Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 74.02g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 7.69g Kix Cereal
Fats 1.08g 3.46g Kix Cereal
Carbs 86.85g 82.82g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 357kcal Cereal
Starch 58.47g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.26g 0.11g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g 9.76g Kix Cereal
Fiber 1.4g 8.8g Kix Cereal
Calcium 10mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Iron 34.06mg 32mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 51mg Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 77mg 189mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 105mg 223mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 795mg 596mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 7.6mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.142mg Kix Cereal
Manganese 0.79mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 6.3µg 8.5µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 2792IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.3mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 133IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 38.5mg 25.4mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 1.955mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 2mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 24.25mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.522mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 2.3mg Cereal
Folate 787µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Kix Cereal
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.062mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg 0.279mg Kix Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.258mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg 0.971mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg 0.176mg Kix Cereal
Methionine 0.13mg 0.134mg Kix Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0.413mg Kix Cereal
Valine 0.344mg 0.331mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg 0.186mg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.025g Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.576g Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 0.99g Kix Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 1.277g Kix Cereal
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
Cereal 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
393%
Cereal
304%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.316g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.