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Kix Cereal vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between kix Cereal and gratin

  • Gratin contains less iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and calcium than kix Cereal.
  • Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for iron is 392% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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%
Gratin
Gratin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +379%
Contains more IronIron +4900%
Contains more ZincZinc +2424.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +601.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.3%

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%
Gratin
Gratin
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1273.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2954.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +7054.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
Gratin
Gratin
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +634.9%
Contains more OtherOther +55.8%
Contains more FatsFats +119.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2552.3%

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
Gratin
Gratin
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +362.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kix Cereal Gratin DV% diff.
Iron 32mg 0.64mg 392%
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 0µg 238%
Folate 787µg 11µg 194%
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.174mg 164%
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.064mg 158%
Zinc 17.42mg 0.69mg 152%
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.116mg 145%
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 0.993mg 145%
Vitamin A 879µg 64µg 91%
Calcium 570mg 119mg 45%
Manganese 1.13mg 0.161mg 42%
Fiber 8.8g 1.8g 28%
Carbs 82.82g 11.27g 24%
Starch 58.47g 24%
Saturated fat 0.576g 4.733g 19%
Vitamin D 133IU 0IU 17%
Vitamin C 25.4mg 9.9mg 17%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg 17%
Selenium 8.5µg 2.7µg 11%
Calories 357kcal 132kcal 11%
Phosphorus 189mg 113mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 0.276g 7%
Sodium 596mg 433mg 7%
Magnesium 51mg 20mg 7%
Fats 3.46g 7.59g 6%
Protein 7.69g 5.06g 5%
Potassium 223mg 396mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 2.149g 3%
Choline 15.3mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 0.387mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Copper 0.142mg 0.16mg 2%
Net carbs 74.02g 9.47g N/A
Sugar 9.76g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.025g N/A
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.279mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.971mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.176mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.134mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0.151mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g N/A

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Kix Cereal Gratin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
286%
Kix Cereal
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.157g)
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?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.