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Kix Cereal vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kix Cereal and Onion rings

  • Kix Cereal is richer than Onion rings in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Kix Cereal is 384% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1738.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.3%
Contains more IronIron +2460%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +4047.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +224.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.9%

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% 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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1487.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +956.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1697.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1865.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2284.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +43%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16950%

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% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +145.1%
Contains more OtherOther +131.4%
Contains more FatsFats +313.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1562%

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +203%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +497.7%

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
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +128.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +407.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +129.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1045.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +340%
~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 Onion rings
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kix Cereal Onion rings Opinion
Calories 357kcal 276kcal Kix Cereal
Protein 7.69g 4.14g Kix Cereal
Fats 3.46g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 25.4mg 1.6mg Kix Cereal
Net carbs 74.02g 31.59g Kix Cereal
Carbs 82.82g 33.79g Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 133IU 0IU Kix Cereal
Magnesium 51mg 17mg Kix Cereal
Calcium 570mg 31mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 223mg 123mg Kix Cereal
Iron 32mg 1.25mg Kix Cereal
Sugar 9.76g 5.1g Onion rings
Fiber 8.8g 2.2g Kix Cereal
Copper 0.142mg 0.073mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 17.42mg 0.42mg Kix Cereal
Starch 58.47g 25.58g Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 189mg 71mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 596mg 370mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 3078IU 0IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 879µg 0µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Kix Cereal
Manganese 1.13mg 0.348mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.5µg 5.6µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.185mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.116mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 1.349mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 0.294mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.117mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 0µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 787µg 33µg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.025g 0.053g Kix Cereal
Choline 15.3mg 10.7mg Kix Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.576g 2.137g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.279mg 0.15mg Kix Cereal
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.214mg Kix Cereal
Leucine 0.971mg 0.35mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.176mg 0.151mg Kix Cereal
Methionine 0.134mg 0.081mg Kix Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.243mg Kix Cereal
Valine 0.331mg 0.216mg Kix Cereal
Histidine 0.186mg 0.109mg Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.11g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g 0g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Kix Cereal
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kix Cereal Onion rings
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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.561g)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.