Tortilla chips vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Tortilla chips and Kix Cereal
- Kix Cereal is richer than Tortilla chips in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Kix Cereal is 381% higher.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +437.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2005.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1162.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +191.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +93.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +1076.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +76850% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1296.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2757.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2793.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1184.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1483.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6458.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
7.69 g
Fats:
3.46 g
Carbs:
82.82 g
Water:
2.79 g
Other:
3.24 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +497.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.69g
~equal in
Water
~2.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 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 | +472.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +743.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -79.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +1044.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~58.47g
~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.
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 472kcal | 357kcal |
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| Protein | 7.1g | 7.69g |
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| Fats | 20.68g | 3.46g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 25.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 62.38g | 74.02g |
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| Carbs | 67.78g | 82.82g |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 133IU |
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| Magnesium | 84mg | 51mg |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 570mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 223mg |
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| Iron | 1.52mg | 32mg |
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| Sugar | 0.78g | 9.76g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 8.8g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.142mg |
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| Zinc | 1.38mg | 17.42mg |
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| Starch | 62.53g | 58.47g |
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| Phosphorus | 225mg | 189mg |
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| Sodium | 328mg | 596mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 3078IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 879µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.388mg | 1.13mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 1.955mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 24.25mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.522mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 2.3mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 787µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.812g | 0.025g |
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| Choline | 19.4mg | 15.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.811g | 0.576g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.664g | 0.99g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 1.277g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.062mg |
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| Threonine | 0.279mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg |
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| Leucine | 0.971mg |
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| Lysine | 0.176mg |
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| Methionine | 0.134mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg |
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| Valine | 0.331mg |
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| Histidine | 0.186mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.11g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | 1.21g |
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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
24%
281%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
230%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.235g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)