Kix Cereal vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Kix Cereal and General Mills Cheerios
- Kix Cereal has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Calcium, while General Mills Cheerios has more Manganese, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Copper.
- Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 146% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +42.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +123.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +187.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +213.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +192.9% |
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 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +71.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~3.4µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.69 g
Fats:
3.46 g
Carbs:
82.82 g
Water:
2.79 g
Other:
3.24 g
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.277 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.432 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +140% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
57.37 g
Sucrose:
4.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0.09 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +109.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +22.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~57.37g
~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.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 376kcal |
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| Protein | 7.69g | 12.09g |
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| Fats | 3.46g | 6.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 25.4mg | 21.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 74.02g | 63.83g |
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| Carbs | 82.82g | 73.23g |
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| Vitamin D | 133IU | 136IU |
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| Magnesium | 51mg | 114mg |
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| Calcium | 570mg | 401mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 641mg |
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| Iron | 32mg | 33.17mg |
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| Sugar | 9.76g | 4.36g |
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| Fiber | 8.8g | 9.4g |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.385mg |
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| Zinc | 17.42mg | 16.73mg |
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| Starch | 58.47g | 57.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 189mg | 481mg |
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| Sodium | 596mg | 497mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3078IU | 3299IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 879µg | 990µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 3.4µg |
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| Manganese | 1.13mg | 3.547mg |
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| Selenium | 8.5µg | 24.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.955mg | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 24.25mg | 20.967mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.522mg | 1.073mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.3mg | 2.39mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.7µg | 6.77µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 787µg | 714µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.025g | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 15.3mg | 26.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.576g | 1.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.99g | 2.376g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.277g | 2.432g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.062mg | 0.167mg |
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| Threonine | 0.279mg | 0.418mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.429mg |
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| Leucine | 0.971mg | 0.91mg |
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| Lysine | 0.176mg | 0.366mg |
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| Methionine | 0.134mg | 0.178mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg | 0.628mg |
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| Valine | 0.331mg | 0.586mg |
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| Histidine | 0.186mg | 0.261mg |
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| Fructose | 0.11g | 0.09g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.016g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.04g | 0.068g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.21g | 2.344g |
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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
281%
242%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
296%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.924g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
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.