Kix Cereal vs. Cocoa Krispies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kix Cereal and Cocoa Krispies

Kix Cereal has more Iron, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Cocoa Krispies has more Vitamin E .
Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 219% more.
Kix Cereal has 4 times more Calcium than Cocoa Krispies. Kix Cereal has 570mg of Calcium, while Cocoa Krispies have 127mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES.

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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.

Kix Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Calcium +348.8%

Contains more Iron +120.7%

Contains more Magnesium +34.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +85.3%

Contains more Potassium +13.2%

Contains more Zinc +248.4%

Contains less Sodium -28.9%

Contains more Copper +133.8%

Contains more Selenium +89.4%

Equal in Manganese - 1.1

Kix Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Calcium +348.8%

Contains more Iron +120.7%

Contains more Magnesium +34.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +85.3%

Contains more Potassium +13.2%

Contains more Zinc +248.4%

Contains less Sodium -28.9%

Contains more Copper +133.8%

Contains more Selenium +89.4%

Equal in Manganese - 1.1

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.

Kix Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +46%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%

Contains more Folate +143.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.8%

Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Contains more Vitamin A +31%

Contains more Vitamin E +3500%

Contains more Vitamin D +45.5%

Contains more Vitamin C +89%

Kix Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +46%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%

Contains more Folate +143.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.8%

Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Contains more Vitamin A +31%

Contains more Vitamin E +3500%

Contains more Vitamin D +45.5%

Contains more Vitamin C +89%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kix Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Protein +67.2%

Contains more Fats +28.1%

Contains more Other +62.8%

Equal in Carbs - 87.9

Equal in Water - 2.81

Kix Cereal

Protein: 7.69 g

Fats: 3.46 g

Carbs: 82.82 g

Water: 2.79 g

Other: 3.24 g

Cocoa Krispies

Protein: 4.6 g

Fats: 2.7 g

Carbs: 87.9 g

Water: 2.81 g

Other: 1.99 g

Contains more Protein +67.2%

Contains more Fats +28.1%

Contains more Other +62.8%

Equal in Carbs - 87.9

Equal in Water - 2.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kix Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1177%

Kix Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.576 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g

Cocoa Krispies

Saturated Fat: 2.1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1177%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kix Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Starch +33.5%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Kix Cereal

Starch: 58.47 g

Sucrose: 8.93 g

Glucose: 0.57 g

Fructose: 0.11 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.15 g

Galactose: 0 g

Cocoa Krispies

Starch: 43.8 g

Sucrose: 0 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +33.5%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

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	74.02g	86.5g
Protein	7.69g	4.6g
Fats	3.46g	2.7g
Carbs	82.82g	87.9g
Calories	357kcal	389kcal
Starch	58.47g	43.8g
Fructose	0.11g
Sugar	9.76g	38.6g
Fiber	8.8g	1.4g
Calcium	570mg	127mg
Iron	32mg	14.5mg
Magnesium	51mg	38mg
Phosphorus	189mg	102mg
Potassium	223mg	197mg
Sodium	596mg	424mg
Zinc	17.42mg	5mg
Copper	0.142mg	0.332mg
Manganese	1.13mg	1.1mg
Selenium	8.5µg	16.1µg
Vitamin A	3078IU	4032IU
Vitamin A RAE	879µg	1210µg
Vitamin E	0.3mg	10.8mg
Vitamin D	133IU	194IU
Vitamin D	3.3µg	4.8µg
Vitamin C	25.4mg	48mg
Vitamin B1	1.955mg	1.21mg
Vitamin B2	2mg	1.37mg
Vitamin B3	24.25mg	16.1mg
Vitamin B5	0.522mg	0.249mg
Vitamin B6	2.3mg	1.61mg
Folate	787µg	323µg
Vitamin B12	5.7µg	4.8µg
Vitamin K	0.2µg	0.1µg
Tryptophan	0.062mg	0.08mg
Threonine	0.279mg	0.16mg
Isoleucine	0.258mg	0.16mg
Leucine	0.971mg	0.34mg
Lysine	0.176mg	0.13mg
Methionine	0.134mg	0.09mg
Phenylalanine	0.413mg	0.23mg
Valine	0.331mg	0.24mg
Histidine	0.186mg	0.09mg
Trans Fat	0.025g	0g
Saturated Fat	0.576g	2.1g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.016g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.005g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.99g	0.3g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.277g	0.1g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	1.21g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.04g

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Low Fats diet
Low Carbs diet
Low Calories diet
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%

243%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

230%

120%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.84g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.524g)

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?

Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)

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 ($)