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Kellogg's Corn Flakes vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kellogg's Corn Flakes and Kix Cereal different?

  • Kix Cereal is higher than Kellogg's Corn Flakes in Zinc, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Kix Cereal covers your daily need of Zinc 149% more than Kellogg's Corn Flakes.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX types were used in this article.

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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 Copper +39.4%
Contains more Calcium +11300%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +1642%
Contains more Manganese +572.6%
Equal in Selenium - 8.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1084% 28% 44% 15% 96% 28% 66% 22% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 171% 1200% 37% 81% 20% 78% 476% 48% 148% 47%
Contains more Copper +39.4%
Contains more Calcium +11300%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +1642%
Contains more Manganese +572.6%
Equal in Selenium - 8.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 108% 3% 108% 70% 335% 351% 336% 14% 414% 268% 625% 0%
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 A +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +34.8%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Fats +765%
Equal in Protein - 7.69
Equal in Carbs - 82.82
8% 84% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 84.1 g
Water: 3.76 g
Other: 4.24 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 Water +34.8%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Fats +765%
Equal in Protein - 7.69
Equal in Carbs - 82.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1377.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +551.5%
31% 18% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1377.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +551.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Corn Flakes Kix Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 80.8g 74.02g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Protein 7.5g 7.69g Kix Cereal
Fats 0.4g 3.46g Kix Cereal
Carbs 84.1g 82.82g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calories 357kcal 357kcal
Starch 58.47g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.11g Kix Cereal
Sugar 9.5g 9.76g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Fiber 3.3g 8.8g Kix Cereal
Calcium 5mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Iron 28.9mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 39mg 51mg Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 102mg 189mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 168mg 223mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 729mg 596mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 1mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.198mg 0.142mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Manganese 0.168mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.3µg 8.5µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 1786IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 490µg 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.3mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 143IU 133IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin D 3.6µg 3.3µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin C 21mg 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.34mg 1.955mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.52mg 2mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 17.9mg 24.25mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.229mg 0.522mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 1.79mg 2.3mg Kix Cereal
Folate 357µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 5µg 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Kix Cereal
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.062mg Kix Cereal
Threonine 0.227mg 0.279mg Kix Cereal
Isoleucine 0.25mg 0.258mg Kix Cereal
Leucine 1.044mg 0.971mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Lysine 0.079mg 0.176mg Kix Cereal
Methionine 0.136mg 0.134mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.413mg Kix Cereal
Valine 0.306mg 0.331mg Kix Cereal
Histidine 0.17mg 0.186mg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.025g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Saturated Fat 0.116g 0.576g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 0.99g Kix Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.196g 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
Kellogg's Corn Flakes Kix Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
219%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
304%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
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?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.46g)
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 ($)
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