Granola bars vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between granola bars and kix Cereal
- Granola bars have less iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin A, and calcium than kix Cereal.
- Kix Cereal covers your daily need for iron, 363% more than granola bars.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, granola bars, hard, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +176.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +834.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +984.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +758.1% |
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 | +596.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2722.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +43850% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +640.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1580.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1433.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2605.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3321.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
7.69 g
Fats:
3.46 g
Carbs:
82.82 g
Water:
2.79 g
Other:
3.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +472.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
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 | +342.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +843.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.95mg | 32mg | 363% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 5.7µg | 238% |
| Folate | 23µg | 787µg | 191% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 2.3mg | 170% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.119mg | 2mg | 145% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.581mg | 24.25mg | 142% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.264mg | 1.955mg | 141% |
| Zinc | 2.03mg | 17.42mg | 140% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 879µg | 97% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.05g | 1.277g | 72% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 570mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.392mg | 0.142mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 1.777mg | 1.13mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 25.4mg | 27% |
| Fats | 19.8g | 3.46g | 25% |
| Starch | 58.47g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.3µg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 133IU | 17% |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 8.8g | 14% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 8.5µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 596mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 189mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.09mg | 0.3mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 14.6µg | 0.2µg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 51mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.38g | 0.99g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.37g | 0.576g | 8% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 357kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 64.4g | 82.82g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.813mg | 0.522mg | 6% |
| Protein | 10.1g | 7.69g | 5% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Choline | 22mg | 15.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.1g | 74.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 28.57g | 9.76g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.264mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.352mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.724mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.4mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg | 0.413mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.508mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.216mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.21g | N/A |
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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
23%
286%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
230%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
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 ($)
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.