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Kix Cereal vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kix Cereal and Kellogg's Special K

  • Kix Cereal is higher in Zinc, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Kellogg's Special K is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin E , Selenium, and Vitamin C.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 571% more than Kix Cereal.
  • Kix Cereal contains 25 times more Zinc than Kellogg's Special K. While Kix Cereal contains 17.42mg of Zinc, Kellogg's Special K contains only 0.69mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K.

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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 Calcium +2378.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +320.8%
Contains less Sodium -10.6%
Contains more Zinc +2424.6%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +545.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 171% 1200% 37% 81% 20% 78% 476% 48% 148% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 1050% 9% 21% 5% 87% 19% 60% 0% 300%
Contains more Calcium +2378.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +320.8%
Contains less Sodium -10.6%
Contains more Zinc +2424.6%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +545.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin C +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +240.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.91
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 22.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 185% 6% 99% 85% 489% 462% 455% 32% 531% 591% 713% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 306% 99% 227% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1487% 968% 2425% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin C +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +240.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.3
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.91
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 22.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +93.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Protein +131.3%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Equal in Water - 3
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
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
Contains more Fats +93.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Protein +131.3%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Equal in Water - 3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%

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 Special K
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kix Cereal Kellogg's Special K Opinion
Net carbs 74.02g 72g Kix Cereal
Protein 7.69g 17.79g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 3.46g 1.79g Kix Cereal
Carbs 82.82g 73.4g Kix Cereal
Calories 357kcal 377kcal Kellogg's Special K
Starch 58.47g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.11g Kix Cereal
Sugar 9.76g 12.69g Kix Cereal
Fiber 8.8g 1.4g Kix Cereal
Calcium 570mg 23mg Kix Cereal
Iron 32mg 28mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 51mg 12mg Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 189mg 48mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 223mg 53mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 596mg 667mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 17.42mg 0.69mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.142mg 0.179mg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.5µg 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 3078IU 1667IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 879µg 500µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 133IU 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 3.3µg
Vitamin C 25.4mg 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 1.69mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 2mg 1.91mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 22.6mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.522mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 787µg 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.1µg Kix Cereal
Tryptophan 0.062mg Kix Cereal
Threonine 0.279mg Kix Cereal
Isoleucine 0.258mg Kix Cereal
Leucine 0.971mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.176mg Kix Cereal
Methionine 0.134mg Kix Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.413mg Kix Cereal
Valine 0.331mg Kix Cereal
Histidine 0.186mg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.025g 0g Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.576g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g 0g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 0.3g Kix Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 0.4g Kix Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g Kix Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kix Cereal Kellogg's Special K
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
304%
Kix Cereal
575%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.176g)
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.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.