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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, and calcium.
  • Kix Cereal covers your daily need for 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% 293% 6% 50% 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% 3.3% 7% 11% 21% 20% 44% 38% 53% 35% 2.8% 3% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8690%
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 DV% diff.
Iron 32mg 1.01mg 387%
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 0.28µg 226%
Folate 787µg 4µg 196%
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.23mg 159%
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.083mg 156%
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.087mg 147%
Zinc 17.42mg 1.62mg 144%
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 2.373mg 137%
Vitamin A 879µg 10µg 97%
Calcium 570mg 49mg 52%
Manganese 1.13mg 0.159mg 42%
Vitamin C 25.4mg 0.1mg 28%
Fiber 8.8g 2.6g 25%
Carbs 82.82g 23.02g 20%
Selenium 8.5µg 17.8µg 17%
Starch 58.47g 18.98g 16%
Vitamin D 133IU 28IU 13%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0.7µg 13%
Saturated fat 0.576g 3.166g 12%
Fats 3.46g 10.43g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Copper 0.142mg 0.065mg 9%
Protein 7.69g 11.51g 8%
Sodium 596mg 426mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 3.964g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 2.205g 6%
Calories 357kcal 232kcal 6%
Choline 15.3mg 38.4mg 4%
Phosphorus 189mg 162mg 4%
Magnesium 51mg 38mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 0.64mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.1µg 1%
Potassium 223mg 255mg 1%
Net carbs 74.02g 20.42g N/A
Sugar 9.76g 1.45g N/A
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.35mg 0%
Trans fat 0.025g 0.083g N/A
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.279mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.971mg 0.976mg 0%
Lysine 0.176mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.134mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.463mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0.531mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0.354mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g 0.087g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 1.95g N/A

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
286%
Kix Cereal
20%
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.