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Kix Cereal vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between kix Cereal and sweet potato chips

  • Kix Cereal has more iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and calcium; however, sweet potato chips are richer in vitamin E.
  • Kix Cereal covers your daily iron needs 374% more than sweet potato chips.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +866.1%
Contains more IronIron +1409.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +3186.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +304.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +314.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.4%

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% 395% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1061.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +329.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2027%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12150%
Contains more CholineCholine +139.2%

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
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.8%
Contains more FatsFats +835%
Contains more WaterWater +61.6%
~equal in Other ~3.38g

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +824.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +857.2%

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 Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kix Cereal Sweet potato chips DV% diff.
Iron 32mg 2.12mg 374%
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 0µg 238%
Folate 787µg 37µg 188%
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.088mg 156%
Zinc 17.42mg 0.53mg 154%
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.161mg 141%
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 2.088mg 139%
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.535mg 136%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 12.224g 73%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 9.82mg 63%
Calcium 570mg 59mg 51%
Fats 3.46g 32.35g 44%
Vitamin A 879µg 1184µg 34%
Copper 0.142mg 0.412mg 30%
Vitamin C 25.4mg 0mg 28%
Starch 58.47g 24%
Sodium 596mg 35mg 24%
Potassium 223mg 925mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 1.551mg 21%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 24.5µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 9.155g 20%
Vitamin D 133IU 0IU 17%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg 17%
Selenium 8.5µg 2.1µg 12%
Saturated fat 0.576g 2.941g 11%
Manganese 1.13mg 1.349mg 10%
Protein 7.69g 2.94g 10%
Calories 357kcal 532kcal 9%
Carbs 82.82g 56.82g 9%
Phosphorus 189mg 145mg 6%
Choline 15.3mg 36.6mg 4%
Magnesium 51mg 65mg 3%
Net carbs 74.02g 48.02g N/A
Sugar 9.76g 8.82g N/A
Fiber 8.8g 8.8g 0%
Trans fat 0.025g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0.098mg 0%
Threonine 0.279mg 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.17mg 0%
Leucine 0.971mg 0.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.176mg 0.205mg 0%
Methionine 0.134mg 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0.267mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0.096mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kix Cereal Sweet potato chips
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
286%
Kix Cereal
78%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.