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Kix Cereal vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kix Cereal and Plantain chips

  • Kix Cereal is higher than Plantain chips in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Kix Cereal covers your daily Iron needs 388% more than Plantain chips.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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 +6233.3%
Contains more Iron +3199%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.3%
Contains more Zinc +4608.1%
Contains more Manganese +309.4%
Contains more Selenium +2025%
Contains more Magnesium +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +252.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Copper +39.4%
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 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +6233.3%
Contains more Iron +3199%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.3%
Contains more Zinc +4608.1%
Contains more Manganese +309.4%
Contains more Selenium +2025%
Contains more Magnesium +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +252.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Copper +39.4%

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 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2907.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2923.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +2148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1580%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +14200%
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 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2907.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2923.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +2148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1580%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +14200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Carbs +29.7%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Other +47.3%
Contains more Fats +755.2%
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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Carbs +29.7%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Other +47.3%
Contains more Fats +755.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +468.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +819.3%
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +468.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +819.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +15.1%
Contains more Sucrose +870.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +15.1%
Contains more Sucrose +870.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Plantain chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kix Cereal Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 74.02g 60.34g Kix Cereal
Protein 7.69g 2.28g Kix Cereal
Fats 3.46g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 82.82g 63.84g Kix Cereal
Calories 357kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 58.47g 50.8g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.11g Kix Cereal
Sugar 9.76g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 8.8g 3.5g Kix Cereal
Calcium 570mg 9mg Kix Cereal
Iron 32mg 0.97mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 51mg 71mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 189mg 78mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 223mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 596mg 202mg Plantain chips
Zinc 17.42mg 0.37mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.142mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Manganese 1.13mg 0.276mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.5µg 0.4µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 3078IU 1386IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 879µg 69µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 133IU 0IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 25.4mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.065mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.04mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 0.802mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.46mg Kix Cereal
Folate 787µg 35µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 0µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
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 0.185g Kix Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.576g 8.337g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g 0.078g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kix Cereal Plantain chips
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
50%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.761g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.