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Taquitos vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taquitos and Kix Cereal

  • Kix Cereal is richer than Taquitos 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 369% higher.

Food types used in this article are Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated 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 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
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 -24%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +448.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.9%
Contains more IronIron +1195.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +42%
Contains more ZincZinc +2353.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192%

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 0% 12% 23% 3% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
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 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8350%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1394.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +622%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +529.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3066.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1057.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.522mg
~equal in Choline ~15.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 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 ProteinProtein +19.8%
Contains more FatsFats +262.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1431.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.3%
Contains more OtherOther +72.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.235 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 +388.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +231.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 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 MaltoseMaltose +420%
Contains more StarchStarch +97.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2876.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +533.3%
~equal in Fructose ~0.11g
~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.
Taquitos Kix Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Kix Cereal Opinion
Calories 284kcal 357kcal Kix Cereal
Protein 9.21g 7.69g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 3.46g Taquitos
Vitamin C 0mg 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Net carbs 30.73g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Carbs 33.63g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 3IU 133IU Kix Cereal
Magnesium 24mg 51mg Kix Cereal
Calcium 104mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 155mg 223mg Kix Cereal
Iron 2.47mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Sugar 1.3g 9.76g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 8.8g Kix Cereal
Copper 0.1mg 0.142mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 0.71mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Starch 29.62g 58.47g Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 132mg 189mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 453mg 596mg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 30µg 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.3mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Manganese 0.387mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 16.7µg 8.5µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 1.955mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 2mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 24.25mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.522mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 2.3mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 16.9µg 0.2µg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.025g Kix Cereal
Choline 15.9mg 15.3mg Taquitos
Saturated Fat 2.31g 0.576g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.99g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 1.277g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.062mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg 0.279mg Kix Cereal
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.258mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg 0.971mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.468mg 0.176mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg 0.134mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.413mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg 0.186mg Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g 0.11g Taquitos
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.04g Taquitos
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Kix Cereal
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g 1.21g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Kix Cereal
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
34%
Taquitos
281%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.734g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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 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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.