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Kix Cereal vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kix Cereal and Tamale

  • Kix Cereal is higher than Tamale in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Kix Cereal covers your daily Iron needs 385% more than Tamale.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Tamales (Navajo).

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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 +1865.5%
Contains more Iron +2523%
Contains more Magnesium +131.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.2%
Contains more Zinc +1077%
Contains more Copper +125.4%
Contains more Manganese +549.4%
Contains more Selenium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
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 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +1865.5%
Contains more Iron +2523%
Contains more Magnesium +131.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.2%
Contains more Zinc +1077%
Contains more Copper +125.4%
Contains more Manganese +549.4%
Contains more Selenium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%

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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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3810%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1425.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1508.4%
Contains more Folate +5146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +955.6%
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 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3810%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1425.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1508.4%
Contains more Folate +5146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +955.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +357.1%
Contains more Other +134.8%
Contains more Fats +76.9%
Contains more Water +2340.9%
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
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +357.1%
Contains more Other +134.8%
Contains more Fats +76.9%
Contains more Water +2340.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.7%
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +376.5%
Contains more Sucrose +2132.5%
Contains more Glucose +171.4%
Contains more Fructose +54.5%
Contains more Maltose +46.7%
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
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +376.5%
Contains more Sucrose +2132.5%
Contains more Glucose +171.4%
Contains more Fructose +54.5%
Contains more Maltose +46.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kix Cereal Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 74.02g 15.02g Kix Cereal
Protein 7.69g 6.28g Kix Cereal
Fats 3.46g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 82.82g 18.12g Kix Cereal
Calories 357kcal 153kcal Kix Cereal
Starch 58.47g 12.27g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.11g 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 9.76g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 8.8g 3.1g Kix Cereal
Calcium 570mg 29mg Kix Cereal
Iron 32mg 1.22mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 51mg 22mg Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 189mg 99mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 223mg 131mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 596mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 17.42mg 1.48mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.142mg 0.063mg Kix Cereal
Manganese 1.13mg 0.174mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.5µg 6µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 3078IU 0IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 879µg 0µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 133IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 25.4mg 1.7mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.05mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.08mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 1.59mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 0.205mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.143mg Kix Cereal
Folate 787µg 15µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 0.54µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg Kix Cereal
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0.052mg Kix Cereal
Threonine 0.279mg 0.239mg Kix Cereal
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.971mg 0.568mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.176mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.134mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.275mg Kix Cereal
Valine 0.331mg 0.318mg Kix Cereal
Histidine 0.186mg 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.025g Tamale
Saturated Fat 0.576g 2.396g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 0.688g Kix Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g 0.029g Kix Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kix Cereal Tamale
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
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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 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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.