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Kix Cereal vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kix Cereal and Popcorn

  • Popcorn has less Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Calcium.
  • Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 360% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8042.9%
Contains more IronIron +903.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +465.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +182.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
~equal in Manganese ~1.113mg

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% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1470.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1779.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2309.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +950.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1365%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2438.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.51mg

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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more OtherOther +128.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.3%
Contains more FatsFats +31.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19%
~equal in Carbs ~77.78g

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
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -9.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.95g

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
98%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1140.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +714.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +57.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~54.4g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kix Cereal Popcorn Opinion
Calories 357kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Protein 7.69g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 3.46g 4.54g Popcorn
Vitamin C 25.4mg 0mg Kix Cereal
Net carbs 74.02g 63.28g Kix Cereal
Carbs 82.82g 77.78g Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 133IU 0IU Kix Cereal
Magnesium 51mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 570mg 7mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 223mg 329mg Popcorn
Iron 32mg 3.19mg Kix Cereal
Sugar 9.76g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 8.8g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.142mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Zinc 17.42mg 3.08mg Kix Cereal
Starch 58.47g 54.4g Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 189mg 358mg Popcorn
Sodium 596mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 3078IU 196IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 879µg 10µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.29mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Kix Cereal
Manganese 1.13mg 1.113mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.5µg 0µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.104mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.083mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 2.308mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 0.51mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.157mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 0µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.2µg Popcorn
Folate 787µg 31µg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.025g Popcorn
Choline 15.3mg 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.576g 0.637g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 0.95g Kix Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 2.318g Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.279mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 0.971mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.176mg 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.134mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.331mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.186mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.11g 0.07g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g 0g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Kix Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g Kix Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kix Cereal Popcorn
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
281%
Kix Cereal
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.