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Kix Cereal vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kix Cereal and Tortilla

  • Tortilla contains less Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin C than Kix Cereal.
  • Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 352% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (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 +714.3%
Contains more Iron +739.9%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +112.4%
Contains more Zinc +5343.8%
Contains more Copper +39.2%
Contains more Manganese +321.6%
Contains less Sodium -19.1%
Contains more Selenium +95.3%
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +714.3%
Contains more Iron +739.9%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +112.4%
Contains more Zinc +5343.8%
Contains more Copper +39.2%
Contains more Manganese +321.6%
Contains less Sodium -19.1%
Contains more Selenium +95.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1654.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +487.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3733.3%
Contains more Folate +703.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
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% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1654.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +487.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3733.3%
Contains more Folate +703.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +264.2%
Contains more Carbs +65.8%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Contains more Water +1332.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Fats +264.2%
Contains more Carbs +65.8%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Contains more Water +1332.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +35.9%
Contains more Sucrose +3959.1%
Contains more Glucose +280%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +1480%
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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +35.9%
Contains more Sucrose +3959.1%
Contains more Glucose +280%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +1480%

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 Tortilla
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 Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 74.02g 47.54g Kix Cereal
Protein 7.69g 7.28g Kix Cereal
Fats 3.46g 0.95g Kix Cereal
Carbs 82.82g 49.94g Kix Cereal
Calories 357kcal 237kcal Kix Cereal
Starch 58.47g 43.02g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.11g 0g Kix Cereal
Sugar 9.76g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 8.8g 2.4g Kix Cereal
Calcium 570mg 70mg Kix Cereal
Iron 32mg 3.81mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 51mg 19mg Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 189mg 146mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 223mg 105mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 596mg 482mg Tortilla
Zinc 17.42mg 0.32mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.142mg 0.102mg Kix Cereal
Manganese 1.13mg 0.268mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.5µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.19mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 133IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 25.4mg 0mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.37mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.114mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 4.125mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 0.17mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.06mg Kix Cereal
Folate 787µg 98µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0.06mg Kix Cereal
Threonine 0.279mg 0.182mg Kix Cereal
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.971mg 0.53mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.176mg 0.157mg Kix Cereal
Methionine 0.134mg 0.122mg Kix Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.375mg Kix Cereal
Valine 0.331mg 0.326mg Kix Cereal
Histidine 0.186mg 0.165mg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.025g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.576g 0.296g Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 0.185g Kix Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 0.391g Kix Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g 0.019g Kix Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kix Cereal Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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