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Kix Cereal vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kix Cereal and Trail mix?

  • Kix Cereal is higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Trail mix is richer in Copper.
  • Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 362% more.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Snacks, trail mix, regular types in this article.

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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 +630.8%
Contains more Iron +949.2%
Contains more Zinc +441%
Contains more Magnesium +209.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +207.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Copper +593.7%
Equal in Manganese - 1.034
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 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Contains more Calcium +630.8%
Contains more Iron +949.2%
Contains more Zinc +441%
Contains more Magnesium +209.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +207.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Copper +593.7%
Equal in Manganese - 1.034

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 A +17000%
Contains more Vitamin C +1714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +910.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +671.8%
Contains more Folate +1008.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.5%
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 2% 0% 0% 5% 116% 46% 89% 54% 69% 54% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +17000%
Contains more Vitamin C +1714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +910.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +671.8%
Contains more Folate +1008.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +84.5%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Fats +749.7%
Contains more Water +229.7%
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
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +84.5%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Fats +749.7%
Contains more Water +229.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1165.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +655.7%
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1165.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +655.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kix Cereal Trail mix Opinion
Net carbs 74.02g 44.9g Kix Cereal
Protein 7.69g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 3.46g 29.4g Trail mix
Carbs 82.82g 44.9g Kix Cereal
Calories 357kcal 462kcal Trail mix
Starch 58.47g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.11g Kix Cereal
Sugar 9.76g Trail mix
Fiber 8.8g Kix Cereal
Calcium 570mg 78mg Kix Cereal
Iron 32mg 3.05mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 51mg 158mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 189mg 345mg Trail mix
Potassium 223mg 685mg Trail mix
Sodium 596mg 229mg Trail mix
Zinc 17.42mg 3.22mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.142mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Manganese 1.13mg 1.034mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.5µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 3078IU 18IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 879µg 1µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 133IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 25.4mg 1.4mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.462mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.198mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 4.712mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.298mg Kix Cereal
Folate 787µg 71µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 0µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg Kix Cereal
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.279mg 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.971mg 0.89mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.176mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.134mg 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.331mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.186mg 0.357mg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.025g Trail mix
Saturated Fat 0.576g 5.55g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 9.65g Trail mix
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g Kix Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kix Cereal Trail mix
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
36%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 ($)
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.

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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.