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Kix Cereal vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kix Cereal and tortilla chips

  • Kix Cereal is richer than tortilla chips in iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for kix Cereal is 381% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +437.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.5%
Contains more IronIron +2005.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1162.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +191.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45%

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% 0% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2793.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1184.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1483.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +6458.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1076.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10350%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.8%

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.2%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
Contains more FatsFats +497.7%
~equal in Protein ~7.1g
~equal in Water ~2.64g

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +472.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +743.3%

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
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1044.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~62.53g
~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 Tortilla chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kix Cereal Tortilla chips DV% diff.
Iron 32mg 1.52mg 381%
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 0.36µg 223%
Folate 787µg 12µg 194%
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.179mg 163%
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.14mg 151%
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.07mg 148%
Zinc 17.42mg 1.38mg 146%
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 0.838mg 146%
Vitamin A 879µg 0µg 98%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 10.769g 63%
Calcium 570mg 106mg 46%
Manganese 1.13mg 0.388mg 32%
Vitamin C 25.4mg 0mg 28%
Fats 3.46g 20.68g 26%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 3.53mg 22%
Vitamin D 133IU 0IU 17%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 20.9µg 17%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg 17%
Fiber 8.8g 5.4g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 5.664g 12%
Sodium 596mg 328mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.576g 2.811g 10%
Magnesium 51mg 84mg 8%
Selenium 8.5µg 4.4µg 7%
Calories 357kcal 472kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 0.297mg 5%
Phosphorus 189mg 225mg 5%
Copper 0.142mg 0.097mg 5%
Carbs 82.82g 67.78g 5%
Starch 58.47g 62.53g 2%
Protein 7.69g 7.1g 1%
Choline 15.3mg 19.4mg 1%
Potassium 223mg 182mg 1%
Net carbs 74.02g 62.38g N/A
Sugar 9.76g 0.78g N/A
Trans fat 0.025g 0.812g N/A
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0%
Threonine 0.279mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.971mg 0%
Lysine 0.176mg 0%
Methionine 0.134mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g 0.23g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 9.695g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kix Cereal Tortilla 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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.235g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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 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 ($)

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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.