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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, 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.
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 8.6% 6.9% 4.7% 1050% 60% 19% 21% 87% 0% 299%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2378.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +320.8%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2424.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +293.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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%
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 227% 167% 306% 50% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +240.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~3.3µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~1.91mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~22.6mg

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
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 FatsFats +93.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.3%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%
~equal in Water ~3g

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
36% 27% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +230%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +219.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 19.4µg 571%
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 6.44mg 318%
Zinc 17.42mg 0.69mg 152%
Folate 787µg 1290µg 126%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 15.3mg 100%
Selenium 8.5µg 54.9µg 84%
Calcium 570mg 23mg 55%
Iron 32mg 28mg 50%
Manganese 1.13mg 49%
Vitamin C 25.4mg 68mg 47%
Vitamin A 879µg 500µg 42%
Fiber 8.8g 1.4g 30%
Starch 58.47g 24%
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 1.69mg 22%
Protein 7.69g 17.79g 20%
Phosphorus 189mg 48mg 20%
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 22.6mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 10%
Magnesium 51mg 12mg 9%
Vitamin B2 2mg 1.91mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 0.4g 6%
Potassium 223mg 53mg 5%
Copper 0.142mg 0.179mg 4%
Sodium 596mg 667mg 3%
Carbs 82.82g 73.4g 3%
Fats 3.46g 1.79g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 0.3g 2%
Saturated fat 0.576g 0.4g 1%
Choline 15.3mg 11mg 1%
Calories 357kcal 377kcal 1%
Net carbs 74.02g 72g N/A
Vitamin D 133IU 134IU 0%
Sugar 9.76g 12.69g N/A
Vitamin D 3.3µg 3.3µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.025g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0%
Threonine 0.279mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.971mg 0%
Lysine 0.176mg 0%
Methionine 0.134mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kix Cereal Kellogg's Special K
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
286%
Kix Cereal
532%
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.