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Kix Cereal vs. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kix Cereal and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal?

  • Kix Cereal is higher in Zinc, Folate, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for Zinc is 157% more.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 190 times less Calcium than Kix Cereal. Kix Cereal contains 570mg of Calcium, while Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 3mg.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES 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.
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 5.7% 0.9% 6.7% 1001% 13% 4.1% 20% 61% 7.2% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +537.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.4%
Contains more IronIron +19.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +264.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +11513.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +302.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1954.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.5%

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% 185% 6% 99% 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 81% 94% 1.4% 141% 476% 399% 519% 13% 825% 1013% 0.5% 287% 1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +106%
Contains more CholineCholine +705.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~24.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~1.903mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.2µg

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
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.2%
Contains more FatsFats +106%
Contains more OtherOther +230.6%
Contains more WaterWater +49.8%
~equal in Carbs ~89.2g

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
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.669 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +273.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.7%

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
57% 38% 2% 2%
Starch: 46.1 g
Sucrose: 31.33 g
Glucose: 1.8 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +26.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +250.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +215.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1418.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +320%
~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 Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kix Cereal Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Opinion
Calories 357kcal 369kcal Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 7.69g 3.96g Kix Cereal
Fats 3.46g 1.68g Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 25.4mg 24.2mg Kix Cereal
Net carbs 74.02g 87g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Carbs 82.82g 89.2g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 133IU 188IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 51mg 8mg Kix Cereal
Calcium 570mg 3mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 223mg 76mg Kix Cereal
Iron 32mg 26.7mg Kix Cereal
Sugar 9.76g 35.43g Kix Cereal
Fiber 8.8g 2.2g Kix Cereal
Copper 0.142mg 0.039mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 17.42mg 0.15mg Kix Cereal
Starch 58.47g 46.1g Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 189mg 47mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 596mg 468mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A 3078IU 1559IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 879µg 450µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.07mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 3.3µg 4.7µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Manganese 1.13mg 0.055mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.5µg 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 1.903mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 2mg 1.73mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 27.667mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 0.215mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 3.573mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 8.1µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.2µg
Folate 787µg 382µg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.025g 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Choline 15.3mg 1.9mg Kix Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.576g 0.451g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 0.265g Kix Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 0.669g Kix Cereal
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0.028mg Kix Cereal
Threonine 0.279mg 0.13mg Kix Cereal
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.149mg Kix Cereal
Leucine 0.971mg 0.633mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.176mg 0.028mg Kix Cereal
Methionine 0.134mg 0.065mg Kix Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.223mg Kix Cereal
Valine 0.331mg 0.195mg Kix Cereal
Histidine 0.186mg 0.112mg Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.11g 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g 0.008g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g 0.032g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Kix Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 0.629g Kix Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kix Cereal Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
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
281%
Kix Cereal
296%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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 contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
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 ($)
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