Potato chips vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato chips and kix Cereal different?
- Potato chips are higher in vitamin E; however, kix Cereal is richer in iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for iron for kix Cereal is 380% higher.
- Potato chips contain 30 times more vitamin E than kix Cereal. While potato chips contain 9.11mg of vitamin E, kix Cereal contains only 0.3mg.
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +471.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2275% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1863.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1498.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +156.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2936.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10950% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +145.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1070.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +915.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +533.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1648.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
7.69 g
Fats:
3.46 g
Carbs:
82.82 g
Water:
2.79 g
Other:
3.24 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.69g
~equal in
Other
~3.24g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
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 | +893.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +853% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 32mg | 380% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 5.7µg | 238% |
| Folate | 45µg | 787µg | 186% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 1.955mg | 149% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 17.42mg | 148% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 2mg | 139% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 24.25mg | 128% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 2.3mg | 126% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 879µg | 98% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 1.277g | 73% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.3mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 570mg | 55% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 3.46g | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 0.576g | 47% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 223mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 1.13mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 596mg | 26% |
| Starch | 58.47g | 24% | |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.186mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0.99g | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 0.2µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.142mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.3µg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 133IU | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 8.8g | 16% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 82.82g | 10% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 357kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 25.4mg | 6% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 15.3mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 51mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 189mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.522mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 8.5µg | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 7.69g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 74.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 9.76g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.413mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.21g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
56%
286%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
230%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Kix Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)