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Kix Cereal vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kix Cereal and Pupusas different?

  • Kix Cereal is higher than Pupusas in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Kix Cereal covers your daily need of Iron 387% more than Pupusas.
  • Kix Cereal contains 197 times more Folate than Pupusas. Kix Cereal contains 787µg of Folate, while Pupusas contain 4µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) types were 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 27% 15% 23% 38% 22% 44% 69% 56% 21% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1063.3%
Contains more IronIron +3068.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +975.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +610.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.4%

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.
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 0.33% 5% 7% 21% 21% 20% 44% 38% 53% 35% 2.8% 3% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3564.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +921.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1935.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +19575%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +151%

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
12% 10% 23% 53% 2%
Protein: 11.51 g
Fats: 10.43 g
Carbs: 23.02 g
Water: 53.12 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +259.8%
Contains more OtherOther +68.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.7%
Contains more FatsFats +201.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1803.9%

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
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.205 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +300.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.7%

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
93% 2% 2%
Starch: 18.98 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.39 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +208.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2250%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +67.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +200%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +160%
~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 Pupusas
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pupusas Opinion
Calories 357kcal 232kcal Kix Cereal
Protein 7.69g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 3.46g 10.43g Pupusas
Vitamin C 25.4mg 0.1mg Kix Cereal
Net carbs 74.02g 20.42g Kix Cereal
Carbs 82.82g 23.02g Kix Cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 133IU 28IU Kix Cereal
Magnesium 51mg 38mg Kix Cereal
Calcium 570mg 49mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 223mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 32mg 1.01mg Kix Cereal
Sugar 9.76g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 8.8g 2.6g Kix Cereal
Copper 0.142mg 0.065mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 17.42mg 1.62mg Kix Cereal
Starch 58.47g 18.98g Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 189mg 162mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 596mg 426mg Pupusas
Vitamin A 3078IU 84IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 879µg 10µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0.7µg Kix Cereal
Manganese 1.13mg 0.159mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.5µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.083mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.087mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 2.373mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.23mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 0.28µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.1µg Pupusas
Folate 787µg 4µg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.025g 0.083g Kix Cereal
Choline 15.3mg 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 0.576g 3.166g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 2.205g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.279mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.971mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.176mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.134mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.331mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.186mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.11g 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g 0.004g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kix Cereal Pupusas
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%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.59g)
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. Pupusas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167663/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.