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Onion rings vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Onion rings and Kix Cereal

  • Kix Cereal is richer than Onion rings 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 384% higher.

Food types used in this article are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1738.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.3%
Contains more IronIron +2460%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +4047.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +224.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.8%

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
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% 185% 6% 99% 489% 462% 455% 31% 531% 713% 0.5% 590% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16950%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1487.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +956.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1697.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1865.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2284.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +43%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +313.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1562%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +145.1%
Contains more OtherOther +131.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.277 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +203%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +497.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +129.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1045.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +340%
Contains more StarchStarch +128.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +407.4%
~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.
Onion rings Kix Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Kix Cereal Opinion
Calories 276kcal 357kcal Kix Cereal
Protein 4.14g 7.69g Kix Cereal
Fats 14.3g 3.46g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Net carbs 31.59g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Carbs 33.79g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 0IU 133IU Kix Cereal
Magnesium 17mg 51mg Kix Cereal
Calcium 31mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 123mg 223mg Kix Cereal
Iron 1.25mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Sugar 5.1g 9.76g Onion rings
Fiber 2.2g 8.8g Kix Cereal
Copper 0.073mg 0.142mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 0.42mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Starch 25.58g 58.47g Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 71mg 189mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 370mg 596mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 0µg 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.3mg Onion rings
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Manganese 0.348mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 5.6µg 8.5µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 1.955mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 2mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 24.25mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.522mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 2.3mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.2µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.025g Kix Cereal
Choline 10.7mg 15.3mg Kix Cereal
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.576g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.99g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 1.277g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.062mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.279mg Kix Cereal
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.258mg Kix Cereal
Leucine 0.35mg 0.971mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.151mg 0.176mg Kix Cereal
Methionine 0.081mg 0.134mg Kix Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.413mg Kix Cereal
Valine 0.216mg 0.331mg Kix Cereal
Histidine 0.109mg 0.186mg Kix Cereal
Fructose 1.26g 0.11g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.04g Onion rings
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Kix Cereal
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 1.21g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Kix Cereal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
21%
Onion rings
281%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.561g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients

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

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