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Jerky vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jerky and Kix Cereal

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc in Kix Cereal is higher than in Jerky.
  • Kix Cereal covers your daily Iron needs 332% more than Jerky.
  • Kix Cereal has 3 times less Sodium than Jerky. Jerky has 2081mg of Sodium, while Kix Cereal has 596mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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 Phosphorus +115.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.7%
Contains more Copper +59.9%
Contains more Selenium +25.9%
Contains more Calcium +2750%
Contains more Iron +490.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +114.8%
Contains more Manganese +918%
Equal in Magnesium - 51
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 171% 1200% 37% 81% 20% 78% 476% 48% 148% 47%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.7%
Contains more Copper +59.9%
Contains more Selenium +25.9%
Contains more Calcium +2750%
Contains more Iron +490.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +114.8%
Contains more Manganese +918%
Equal in Magnesium - 51

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.
Jerky
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Contains more Vitamin E +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1050%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1308.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1300.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1184.9%
Contains more Folate +487.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +475.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
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 E +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1050%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1308.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1300.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1184.9%
Contains more Folate +487.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +475.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +331.7%
Contains more Fats +639.9%
Contains more Water +737.3%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Carbs +652.9%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 Protein +331.7%
Contains more Fats +639.9%
Contains more Water +737.3%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Carbs +652.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1041.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.3%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1041.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Kix Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Protein 33.2g 7.69g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 3.46g Jerky
Carbs 11g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Calories 410kcal 357kcal Jerky
Starch 58.47g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.11g Kix Cereal
Sugar 9g 9.76g Jerky
Fiber 1.8g 8.8g Kix Cereal
Calcium 20mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Iron 5.42mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 51mg 51mg
Phosphorus 407mg 189mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 223mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 596mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 8.11mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.227mg 0.142mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 10.7µg 8.5µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.3mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 133IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 0.3µg 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 1.955mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 2mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 24.25mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.522mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 2.3mg Kix Cereal
Folate 134µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.2µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.062mg Kix Cereal
Threonine 0.279mg Kix Cereal
Isoleucine 0.258mg Kix Cereal
Leucine 0.971mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.176mg Kix Cereal
Methionine 0.134mg Kix Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.413mg Kix Cereal
Valine 0.331mg Kix Cereal
Histidine 0.186mg Kix Cereal
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.025g Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.576g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0.99g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 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
Jerky 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
34%
Jerky
304%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 1485mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.274g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
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.

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients

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

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