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Kix Cereal vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between kix Cereal and corn chips

  • Kix Cereal has more iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin A, while corn chips have more vitamin E.
  • Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for iron is 385% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 171% 20% 1200% 47% 475% 81% 78% 147% 46%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +313%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more IronIron +2566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1250.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +239.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~194mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 85% 293% 6% 50% 489% 462% 455% 31% 531% 713% 0.5% 590% 8.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4059.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2464.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2780%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +9737.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2310%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3050%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.6%
Contains more WaterWater +160.7%
Contains more OtherOther +29.6%
Contains more FatsFats +864.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 35% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.576 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.277 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +822.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1187.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 13%
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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +13.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3207.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Corn chips
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kix Cereal Corn chips DV% diff.
Iron 32mg 1.2mg 385%
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 0µg 238%
Folate 787µg 8µg 195%
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.167mg 164%
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.047mg 159%
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.078mg 148%
Zinc 17.42mg 1.29mg 147%
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 0.842mg 146%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 16.438g 101%
Vitamin A 879µg 3µg 97%
Fats 3.46g 33.36g 46%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 7.23mg 46%
Calcium 570mg 138mg 43%
Manganese 1.13mg 0.333mg 35%
Vitamin C 25.4mg 0mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 9.134g 20%
Fiber 8.8g 4g 19%
Saturated fat 0.576g 4.331g 17%
Vitamin D 133IU 0IU 17%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg 17%
Carbs 82.82g 56.9g 9%
Calories 357kcal 538kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 0.19mg 7%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 6.3µg 5%
Copper 0.142mg 0.101mg 5%
Magnesium 51mg 72mg 5%
Sodium 596mg 514mg 4%
Protein 7.69g 6.17g 3%
Starch 58.47g 51.36g 3%
Selenium 8.5µg 7.6µg 2%
Potassium 223mg 144mg 2%
Phosphorus 189mg 194mg 1%
Choline 15.3mg 12.1mg 1%
Net carbs 74.02g 52.9g N/A
Sugar 9.76g 0.27g N/A
Trans fat 0.025g 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.279mg 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 0.971mg 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.176mg 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.134mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0.2mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kix Cereal Corn chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
286%
Kix Cereal
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.755g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
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 ($)

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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

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

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