Kellogg's Apple Jacks vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kellogg's Apple Jacks and Kix Cereal

Kellogg's Apple Jacks have more Vitamin C, while Kix Cereal have more Iron, Zinc, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 199% higher.
Kix Cereal contains 2 times less Vitamin C than Kellogg's Apple Jacks. Kellogg's Apple Jacks contain 54mg of Vitamin C, while Kix Cereal contains 25.4mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S APPLE JACKS 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.

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Kix Cereal

Contains less Sodium -21.8%

Contains more Calcium +4650%

Contains more Iron +98.8%

Contains more Magnesium +75.9%

Contains more Phosphorus +170%

Contains more Potassium +99.1%

Contains more Zinc +222.6%

Contains more Copper +44.9%

Contains more Manganese +126.5%

Contains more Selenium +51.8%

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Kix Cereal

Contains less Sodium -21.8%

Contains more Calcium +4650%

Contains more Iron +98.8%

Contains more Magnesium +75.9%

Contains more Phosphorus +170%

Contains more Potassium +99.1%

Contains more Zinc +222.6%

Contains more Copper +44.9%

Contains more Manganese +126.5%

Contains more Selenium +51.8%

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.

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Kix Cereal

Contains more Vitamin C +112.6%

Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Contains more Vitamin A +72.3%

Contains more Vitamin E +150%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.9%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%

Contains more Folate +120.4%

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3

Equal in Vitamin B12 - 5.7

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Kix Cereal

Contains more Vitamin C +112.6%

Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Contains more Vitamin A +72.3%

Contains more Vitamin E +150%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.9%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%

Contains more Folate +120.4%

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3

Equal in Vitamin B12 - 5.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Kix Cereal

Contains more Protein +50.8%

Contains more Water +11.6%

Contains more Other +305%

Equal in Fats - 3.46

Equal in Carbs - 82.82

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Protein: 5.1 g

Fats: 3.4 g

Carbs: 88.2 g

Water: 2.5 g

Other: 0.8 g

Kix Cereal

Protein: 7.69 g

Fats: 3.46 g

Carbs: 82.82 g

Water: 2.79 g

Other: 3.24 g

Contains more Protein +50.8%

Contains more Water +11.6%

Contains more Other +305%

Equal in Fats - 3.46

Equal in Carbs - 82.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Kix Cereal

Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.9%

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Saturated Fat: 1.9 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9 g

Kix Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.576 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index	Equal
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	78.9g	74.02g
Protein	5.1g	7.69g
Fats	3.4g	3.46g
Carbs	88.2g	82.82g
Calories	375kcal	357kcal
Starch		58.47g
Fructose		0.11g
Sugar	43.7g	9.76g
Fiber	9.3g	8.8g
Calcium	12mg	570mg
Iron	16.1mg	32mg
Magnesium	29mg	51mg
Phosphorus	70mg	189mg
Potassium	112mg	223mg
Sodium	466mg	596mg
Zinc	5.4mg	17.42mg
Copper	0.098mg	0.142mg
Manganese	0.499mg	1.13mg
Selenium	5.6µg	8.5µg
Vitamin A	1786IU	3078IU
Vitamin A RAE	527µg	879µg
Vitamin E	0.12mg	0.3mg
Vitamin D	143IU	133IU
Vitamin D	3.6µg	3.3µg
Vitamin C	54mg	25.4mg
Vitamin B1	1.34mg	1.955mg
Vitamin B2	1.52mg	2mg
Vitamin B3	17.9mg	24.25mg
Vitamin B5	0.345mg	0.522mg
Vitamin B6	1.79mg	2.3mg
Folate	357µg	787µg
Vitamin B12	5.4µg	5.7µg
Vitamin K	0.4µg	0.2µg
Tryptophan	0.06mg	0.062mg
Threonine	0.18mg	0.279mg
Isoleucine	0.192mg	0.258mg
Leucine	0.468mg	0.971mg
Lysine	0.132mg	0.176mg
Methionine	0.084mg	0.134mg
Phenylalanine	0.252mg	0.413mg
Valine	0.264mg	0.331mg
Histidine	0.144mg	0.186mg
Trans Fat	0g	0.025g
Saturated Fat	1.9g	0.576g
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.016g
Omega-3 - DPA	0g	0.005g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.6g	0.99g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.9g	1.277g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		1.21g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.04g

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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

233%

304%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

100%

230%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.94g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.324g)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Kix Cereal is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Kix Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Sodium?

Kellogg's Apple Jacks contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)