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General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Kix Cereal

  • General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E, however, Kix Cereal is richer in Iron, Folate, Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Kix Cereal covers your daily Iron needs 144% more than General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
  • Kix Cereal has 7 times less Vitamin E than General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch. General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch has 2.14mg of Vitamin E, while Kix Cereal has 0.3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH 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 39% 133% 18% 768% 64% 494% 85% 74% 202% 26%
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 CopperCopper +35.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.9%
Contains more IronIron +56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~51mg
~equal in Zinc ~17.42mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~189mg
~equal in Sodium ~596mg

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 65% 184% 43% 159% 617% 477% 460% 28% 623% 831% 24% 276% 7.1%
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 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~3078IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~2mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~24.25mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 10% 78% 3% 3%
Protein: 5.45 g
Fats: 10.25 g
Carbs: 77.99 g
Water: 3.24 g
Other: 3.07 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 +196.2%
Contains more WaterWater +16.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.1%
~equal in Carbs ~82.82g
~equal in Other ~3.24g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 61% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.975 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.92 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.11 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 +397%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 31% 2% 13%
Starch: 35.2 g
Sucrose: 20.52 g
Glucose: 1.59 g
Fructose: 8.2 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 SucroseSucrose +129.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +178.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +7354.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +66.1%
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.
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Kix Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Kix Cereal Opinion
Calories 410kcal 357kcal General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Protein 5.45g 7.69g Kix Cereal
Fats 10.25g 3.46g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin C 19.4mg 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Net carbs 71.19g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Carbs 77.99g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 210IU 133IU General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Magnesium 54mg 51mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Calcium 444mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 201mg 223mg Kix Cereal
Iron 20.48mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Sugar 30.3g 9.76g Kix Cereal
Fiber 6.8g 8.8g Kix Cereal
Copper 0.192mg 0.142mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Zinc 18.12mg 17.42mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Starch 35.2g 58.47g Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 199mg 189mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Sodium 567mg 596mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin A 3066IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 918µg 879µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin E 2.14mg 0.3mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin D 5.3µg 3.3µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Manganese 1.545mg 1.13mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Selenium 4.7µg 8.5µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 2.467mg 1.955mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B2 2.067mg 2mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B3 24.533mg 24.25mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.522mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 2.7mg 2.3mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B12 6.65µg 5.7µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin K 9.4µg 0.2µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Folate 368µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.017g 0.025g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Choline 13.1mg 15.3mg Kix Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.975g 0.576g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 4.92g 0.99g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Polyunsaturated fat 2.11g 1.277g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.062mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Threonine 0.181mg 0.279mg Kix Cereal
Isoleucine 0.191mg 0.258mg Kix Cereal
Leucine 0.372mg 0.971mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.085mg 0.176mg Kix Cereal
Methionine 0.085mg 0.134mg Kix Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.245mg 0.413mg Kix Cereal
Valine 0.255mg 0.331mg Kix Cereal
Histidine 0.127mg 0.186mg Kix Cereal
Fructose 8.2g 0.11g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.165g 0.04g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Kix Cereal
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.918g 1.21g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Kix Cereal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
292%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
281%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
190%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.399g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.