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Corn chips vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn chips and Kix Cereal

  • Corn chips have more Vitamin E, while Kix Cereal have more Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A.
  • Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 385% higher.
  • Kix Cereal contains 24 times less Vitamin E than Corn chips. Corn chips contain 7.23mg of Vitamin E, while Kix Cereal contains 0.3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 171% 20% 1200% 47% 475% 81% 78% 147% 46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +313%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more IronIron +2566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1250.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +239.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~189mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 85% 185% 6% 99% 489% 462% 455% 31% 531% 713% 0.5% 590% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2310%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3050%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4360.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4059.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2464.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2780%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +9737.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 FatsFats +864.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.6%
Contains more WaterWater +160.7%
Contains more OtherOther +29.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.277 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +822.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1187.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 StarchStarch +13.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3207.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Kix Cereal Opinion
Calories 538kcal 357kcal Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 7.69g Kix Cereal
Fats 33.36g 3.46g Corn chips
Vitamin C 0mg 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Net carbs 52.9g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Carbs 56.9g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 0IU 133IU Kix Cereal
Magnesium 72mg 51mg Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 144mg 223mg Kix Cereal
Iron 1.2mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Sugar 0.27g 9.76g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 8.8g Kix Cereal
Copper 0.101mg 0.142mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 1.29mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Starch 51.36g 58.47g Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 194mg 189mg Corn chips
Sodium 514mg 596mg Corn chips
Vitamin A 69IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 3µg 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.3mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Manganese 0.333mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 7.6µg 8.5µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 1.955mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 2mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 24.25mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.522mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 2.3mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 6.3µg 0.2µg Corn chips
Folate 8µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.088g 0.025g Kix Cereal
Choline 12.1mg 15.3mg Kix Cereal
Saturated Fat 4.331g 0.576g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 0.99g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 1.277g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.062mg Kix Cereal
Threonine 0.246mg 0.279mg Kix Cereal
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.258mg Kix Cereal
Leucine 0.803mg 0.971mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.185mg 0.176mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg 0.134mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.413mg Kix Cereal
Valine 0.331mg 0.331mg
Histidine 0.2mg 0.186mg Corn chips
Fructose 0g 0.11g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.04g Corn chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g 1.21g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Kix Cereal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Corn chips
281%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.755g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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