Kix Cereal vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kix Cereal and Granola?

Kix Cereal is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Granola is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 354% more.
Granola contains 17 times less Calcium than Kix Cereal. Kix Cereal contains 570mg of Calcium, while Granola contains 33mg.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins types in this article.

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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

Granola

Contains more Calcium +1627.3%

Contains more Iron +764.9%

Contains more Zinc +126.2%

Contains more Magnesium +33.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +20.6%

Contains less Sodium -56.9%

Contains more Copper +322.5%

Contains more Selenium +103.5%

Equal in Potassium - 215

Kix Cereal

Granola

Contains more Calcium +1627.3%

Contains more Iron +764.9%

Contains more Zinc +126.2%

Contains more Magnesium +33.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +20.6%

Contains less Sodium -56.9%

Contains more Copper +322.5%

Contains more Selenium +103.5%

Equal in Potassium - 215

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

Granola

Contains more Vitamin A +101%

Contains more Vitamin D +57.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +323.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +710%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.4%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +550%

Equal in Folate - 816

Kix Cereal

Granola

Contains more Vitamin A +101%

Contains more Vitamin D +57.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +323.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +710%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.4%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +550%

Equal in Folate - 816

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kix Cereal

Granola

Contains more Other +170%

Contains more Protein +13.1%

Contains more Fats +64.7%

Contains more Water +25.4%

Equal in Carbs - 80.9

Kix Cereal

Protein: 7.69 g

Fats: 3.46 g

Carbs: 82.82 g

Water: 2.79 g

Other: 3.24 g

Granola

Protein: 8.7 g

Fats: 5.7 g

Carbs: 80.9 g

Water: 3.5 g

Other: 1.2 g

Contains more Other +170%

Contains more Protein +13.1%

Contains more Fats +64.7%

Contains more Water +25.4%

Equal in Carbs - 80.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kix Cereal

Granola

Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%

Kix Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.576 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g

Granola

Saturated Fat: 1.39 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%

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
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in minerals	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	74.02g	73.9g
Protein	7.69g	8.7g
Fats	3.46g	5.7g
Carbs	82.82g	80.9g
Calories	357kcal	389kcal
Starch	58.47g
Fructose	0.11g
Sugar	9.76g	28.3g
Fiber	8.8g	7g
Calcium	570mg	33mg
Iron	32mg	3.7mg
Magnesium	51mg	68mg
Phosphorus	189mg	228mg
Potassium	223mg	215mg
Sodium	596mg	257mg
Zinc	17.42mg	7.7mg
Copper	0.142mg	0.6mg
Manganese	1.13mg
Selenium	8.5µg	17.3µg
Vitamin A	3078IU	1531IU
Vitamin A RAE	879µg	459µg
Vitamin E	0.3mg	2.43mg
Vitamin D	133IU	82IU
Vitamin D	3.3µg	2.1µg
Vitamin C	25.4mg	6mg
Vitamin B1	1.955mg	0.76mg
Vitamin B2	2mg	0.87mg
Vitamin B3	24.25mg	10.2mg
Vitamin B5	0.522mg
Vitamin B6	2.3mg	4.08mg
Folate	787µg	816µg
Vitamin B12	5.7µg	12µg
Vitamin K	0.2µg	1.3µg
Tryptophan	0.062mg
Threonine	0.279mg
Isoleucine	0.258mg
Leucine	0.971mg
Lysine	0.176mg
Methionine	0.134mg
Phenylalanine	0.413mg
Valine	0.331mg
Histidine	0.186mg
Trans Fat	0.025g	0g
Saturated Fat	0.576g	1.39g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.016g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.005g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.99g	2.5g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.277g	1.6g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	1.21g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.04g

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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%

322%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

230%

85%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.54g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.814g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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Which food is richer in vitamins?

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