Kellogg's Special K vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Kellogg's Special K and Kix Cereal
- Kellogg's Special K is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Vitamin C, yet Kix Cereal is higher in Zinc, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin A.
- Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 571% more than Kix Cereal.
- Kellogg's Special K contains 51 times more Vitamin E than Kix Cereal. While Kellogg's Special K contains 15.3mg of Vitamin E, Kix Cereal contains only 0.3mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K 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 CopperCopper | +26.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +545.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +325% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2378.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +320.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2424.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +293.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +167.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +240.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +84.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.79 g
Fats:
1.79 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
4.02 g
Protein:
7.69 g
Fats:
3.46 g
Carbs:
82.82 g
Water:
2.79 g
Other:
3.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.8% |
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Water
~2.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.277 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +230% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +219.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 377kcal | 357kcal |
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| Protein | 17.79g | 7.69g |
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| Fats | 1.79g | 3.46g |
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| Vitamin C | 68mg | 25.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 72g | 74.02g |
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| Carbs | 73.4g | 82.82g |
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| Vitamin D | 134IU | 133IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 51mg |
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| Calcium | 23mg | 570mg |
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| Potassium | 53mg | 223mg |
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| Iron | 28mg | 32mg |
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| Sugar | 12.69g | 9.76g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 8.8g |
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| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.142mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 17.42mg |
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| Starch | 58.47g |
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| Phosphorus | 48mg | 189mg |
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| Sodium | 667mg | 596mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1667IU | 3078IU |
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| Vitamin A | 500µg | 879µg |
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| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 3.3µg | |
| Manganese | 1.13mg |
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| Selenium | 54.9µg | 8.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 1.955mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 24.25mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.522mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 2.3mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 1290µg | 787µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.025g |
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| Choline | 11mg | 15.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 0.576g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 0.99g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.277g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.062mg |
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| Threonine | 0.279mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg |
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| Leucine | 0.971mg |
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| Lysine | 0.176mg |
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| Methionine | 0.134mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg |
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| Valine | 0.331mg |
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| Histidine | 0.186mg |
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| Fructose | 0.11g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.21g |
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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
531%
281%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
230%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.176g)
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 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.