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Kix Cereal vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kix Cereal and Mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Kix Cereal has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, and Manganese than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Kix Cereal is 390% higher.
  • Kix Cereal contains 30 times more Folate than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Kix Cereal contains 787µg of Folate, Mozzarella cheese sticks contain only 26µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks are the varieties used 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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.3%
Contains more IronIron +3709.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +779.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +211.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.6%

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 0% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +797.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +678.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2638.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +2926.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12600%

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
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.3%
Contains more FatsFats +416.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1248.7%
Contains more OtherOther +14.8%

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
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +333%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +299.7%

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
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
Contains more StarchStarch +169.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +10.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +81.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +300%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kix Cereal Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 357kcal 324kcal Kix Cereal
Protein 7.69g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 3.46g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Net carbs 74.02g 25.62g Kix Cereal
Carbs 82.82g 27.22g Kix Cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 133IU Kix Cereal
Magnesium 51mg 21mg Kix Cereal
Calcium 570mg 331mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 223mg 121mg Kix Cereal
Iron 32mg 0.84mg Kix Cereal
Sugar 9.76g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 8.8g 1.6g Kix Cereal
Copper 0.142mg 0.067mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 17.42mg 1.98mg Kix Cereal
Starch 58.47g 21.67g Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 189mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 596mg 1008mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 3078IU 343IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 879µg 96µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Manganese 1.13mg 0.363mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.5µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.15mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.257mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 0.98mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 0.38mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.084mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 0.95µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 787µg 26µg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.025g 0.372g Kix Cereal
Choline 15.3mg Kix Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.576g 6.643g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.279mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.971mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.176mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.134mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.331mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.186mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.11g 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g 0.003g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kix Cereal Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
281%
Kix Cereal
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.93g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.067g)
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 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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/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.