Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lucky Charms Cereal and Kix Cereal different?

Lucky Charms Cereal is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Phosphorus, while Kix Cereal is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Calcium, and Folate.
Kix Cereal covers your daily need of Iron 122% more than Lucky Charms Cereal.
Lucky Charms Cereal contains 2 times more Manganese than Kix Cereal. Lucky Charms Cereal contains 2.173mg of Manganese, while Kix Cereal contains 1.13mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX types were used 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.

Lucky Charms Cereal

Kix Cereal

Contains more Magnesium +45.1%

Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%

Contains more Copper +50%

Contains more Manganese +92.3%

Contains more Selenium +71.8%

Contains more Calcium +31.3%

Contains more Iron +43.7%

Equal in Potassium - 223

Equal in Sodium - 596

Equal in Zinc - 17.42

Lucky Charms Cereal

Kix Cereal

Contains more Magnesium +45.1%

Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%

Contains more Copper +50%

Contains more Manganese +92.3%

Contains more Selenium +71.8%

Contains more Calcium +31.3%

Contains more Iron +43.7%

Equal in Potassium - 223

Equal in Sodium - 596

Equal in Zinc - 17.42

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.

Lucky Charms Cereal

Kix Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +50%

Contains more Vitamin D +18.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.3%

Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%

Equal in Vitamin A - 3078

Equal in Vitamin C - 25.4

Equal in Vitamin B3 - 24.25

Equal in Folate - 787

Lucky Charms Cereal

Kix Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +50%

Contains more Vitamin D +18.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.3%

Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%

Equal in Vitamin A - 3078

Equal in Vitamin C - 25.4

Equal in Vitamin B3 - 24.25

Equal in Folate - 787

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Kix Cereal

Contains more Fats +45.1%

Contains more Water +48.7%

Contains more Other +42.7%

Equal in Protein - 7.69

Equal in Carbs - 82.82

Lucky Charms Cereal

Protein: 7.67 g

Fats: 5.02 g

Carbs: 80.89 g

Water: 4.15 g

Other: 2.27 g

Kix Cereal

Protein: 7.69 g

Fats: 3.46 g

Carbs: 82.82 g

Water: 2.79 g

Other: 3.24 g

Contains more Fats +45.1%

Contains more Water +48.7%

Contains more Other +42.7%

Equal in Protein - 7.69

Equal in Carbs - 82.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Kix Cereal

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.8%

Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.885 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g

Kix Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.576 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.8%

Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Kix Cereal

Contains more Sucrose +223.6%

Contains more Glucose +724.6%

Contains more Fructose +627.3%

Contains more Maltose +1053.3%

Contains more Starch +57.3%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Starch: 37.17 g

Sucrose: 28.9 g

Glucose: 4.7 g

Fructose: 0.8 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 1.73 g

Galactose: 0 g

Kix Cereal

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

Contains more Sucrose +223.6%

Contains more Glucose +724.6%

Contains more Fructose +627.3%

Contains more Maltose +1053.3%

Contains more Starch +57.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	75.89g	74.02g
Protein	7.67g	7.69g
Fats	5.02g	3.46g
Carbs	80.89g	82.82g
Calories	380kcal	357kcal
Starch	37.17g	58.47g
Fructose	0.8g	0.11g
Sugar	36.13g	9.76g
Fiber	5g	8.8g
Calcium	434mg	570mg
Iron	22.27mg	32mg
Magnesium	74mg	51mg
Phosphorus	289mg	189mg
Potassium	222mg	223mg
Sodium	648mg	596mg
Zinc	18.62mg	17.42mg
Copper	0.213mg	0.142mg
Manganese	2.173mg	1.13mg
Selenium	14.6µg	8.5µg
Vitamin A	2823IU	3078IU
Vitamin A RAE	847µg	879µg
Vitamin E	0.45mg	0.3mg
Vitamin D	156IU	133IU
Vitamin D	3.9µg	3.3µg
Vitamin C	26.6mg	25.4mg
Vitamin B1	1.737mg	1.955mg
Vitamin B2	1.723mg	2mg
Vitamin B3	25.3mg	24.25mg
Vitamin B5	0.439mg	0.522mg
Vitamin B6	3.01mg	2.3mg
Folate	741µg	787µg
Vitamin B12	6.8µg	5.7µg
Vitamin K	1.4µg	0.2µg
Tryptophan		0.062mg
Threonine		0.279mg
Isoleucine		0.258mg
Leucine		0.971mg
Lysine		0.176mg
Methionine		0.134mg
Phenylalanine		0.413mg
Valine		0.331mg
Histidine		0.186mg
Trans Fat	0.013g	0.025g
Saturated Fat	0.885g	0.576g
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.016g
Omega-3 - DPA	0g	0.005g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.586g	0.99g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.542g	1.277g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	1.486g	1.21g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.044g	0.04g

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Low Calories diet
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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

318%

304%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

219%

230%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.37g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Kix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.309g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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