Kix Cereal vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Kix Cereal and Taquitos
- Kix Cereal is richer than Taquitos in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Kix Cereal is 369% higher.
- Kix Cereal contains 32 times more Vitamin B12 than Taquitos. Kix Cereal contains 5.7µg of Vitamin B12, while Taquitos contain 0.18µg.
Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +448.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1195.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2353.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +192% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1394.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +490.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +622% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +529.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1542.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3066.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1057.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +276.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.69 g
Fats:
3.46 g
Carbs:
82.82 g
Water:
2.79 g
Other:
3.24 g
Protein:
9.21 g
Fats:
12.54 g
Carbs:
33.63 g
Water:
42.74 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +262.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1431.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.277 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.235 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +388.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +231.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
29.62 g
Sucrose:
0.3 g
Glucose:
0.09 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.78 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +97.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2876.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +533.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +420% |
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Fructose
~0.12g
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Lactose
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 284kcal |
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| Protein | 7.69g | 9.21g |
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| Fats | 3.46g | 12.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 25.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 74.02g | 30.73g |
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| Carbs | 82.82g | 33.63g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 133IU | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 51mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 570mg | 104mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 155mg |
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| Iron | 32mg | 2.47mg |
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| Sugar | 9.76g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 8.8g | 2.9g |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 17.42mg | 0.71mg |
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| Starch | 58.47g | 29.62g |
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| Phosphorus | 189mg | 132mg |
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| Sodium | 596mg | 453mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3078IU | 206IU |
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| Vitamin A | 879µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 1.13mg | 0.387mg |
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| Selenium | 8.5µg | 16.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.955mg | 0.331mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 2mg | 0.277mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 24.25mg | 3.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.522mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.3mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.7µg | 0.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 16.9µg |
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| Folate | 787µg | 68µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.025g | 0.071g |
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| Choline | 15.3mg | 15.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.576g | 2.31g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.99g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.277g | 4.235g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.062mg | 0.1mg |
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| Threonine | 0.279mg | 0.269mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.358mg |
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| Leucine | 0.971mg | 0.717mg |
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| Lysine | 0.176mg | 0.468mg |
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| Methionine | 0.134mg | 0.189mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg | 0.418mg |
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| Valine | 0.331mg | 0.428mg |
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| Histidine | 0.186mg | 0.249mg |
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| Fructose | 0.11g | 0.12g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.016g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.04g | 0.593g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.21g | 3.591g |
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.734g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)