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Kix Cereal vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kix Cereal and Beef sticks

  • Kix Cereal is higher than Beef sticks in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Kix Cereal covers your daily Iron needs 358% more than Beef sticks.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Kix Cereal is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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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 Calcium +738.2%
Contains more Iron +841.2%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Zinc +619.8%
Contains more Manganese +1214%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 171% 1200% 37% 81% 20% 78% 476% 48% 148% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Contains more Calcium +738.2%
Contains more Iron +841.2%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Zinc +619.8%
Contains more Manganese +1214%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Equal in Copper - 0.13

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 +1131.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1022%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +470%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1131.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1022%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +470%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1433.7%
Contains more Protein +179.6%
Contains more Fats +1333.5%
Contains more Water +584.6%
Contains more Other +35.8%
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
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more Carbs +1433.7%
Contains more Protein +179.6%
Contains more Fats +1333.5%
Contains more Water +584.6%
Contains more Other +35.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1967.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246.1%
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1967.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kix Cereal Beef sticks Opinion
Net carbs 74.02g 5.4g Kix Cereal
Protein 7.69g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 3.46g 49.6g Beef sticks
Carbs 82.82g 5.4g Kix Cereal
Calories 357kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Starch 58.47g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.11g Kix Cereal
Sugar 9.76g Beef sticks
Fiber 8.8g Kix Cereal
Calcium 570mg 68mg Kix Cereal
Iron 32mg 3.4mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 51mg 21mg Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 189mg 180mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 223mg 257mg Beef sticks
Sodium 596mg 1531mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 17.42mg 2.42mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.142mg 0.13mg Kix Cereal
Manganese 1.13mg 0.086mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.5µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 3078IU 250IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 879µg 13µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 133IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 25.4mg 6.8mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.141mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.436mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 4.54mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 0.328mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.205mg Kix Cereal
Folate 787µg 0µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 1µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg Kix Cereal
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.279mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 0.971mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 0.176mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.134mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.331mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.186mg 0.53mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.025g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 0.576g 20.8g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 4.42g Beef sticks
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
Kix Cereal Beef sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
304%
Kix Cereal
38%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 935mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.224g)
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?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.