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Tortilla vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tortilla and Kix Cereal

  • Tortilla contains less Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin C than Kix Cereal.
  • Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 352% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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 less Sodium -19.1%
Contains more Selenium +95.3%
Contains more Calcium +714.3%
Contains more Iron +739.9%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +112.4%
Contains more Zinc +5343.8%
Contains more Copper +39.2%
Contains more Manganese +321.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 171% 1200% 37% 81% 20% 78% 476% 48% 148% 47%
Contains less Sodium -19.1%
Contains more Selenium +95.3%
Contains more Calcium +714.3%
Contains more Iron +739.9%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +112.4%
Contains more Zinc +5343.8%
Contains more Copper +39.2%
Contains more Manganese +321.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1654.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +487.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3733.3%
Contains more Folate +703.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 185% 6% 99% 85% 489% 462% 455% 32% 531% 591% 713% 1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1654.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +487.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3733.3%
Contains more Folate +703.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1332.3%
Contains more Fats +264.2%
Contains more Carbs +65.8%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.69
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 Water +1332.3%
Contains more Fats +264.2%
Contains more Carbs +65.8%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.6%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +1480%
Contains more Starch +35.9%
Contains more Sucrose +3959.1%
Contains more Glucose +280%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 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 Maltose +1480%
Contains more Starch +35.9%
Contains more Sucrose +3959.1%
Contains more Glucose +280%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla 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 Tortilla Kix Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Protein 7.28g 7.69g Kix Cereal
Fats 0.95g 3.46g Kix Cereal
Carbs 49.94g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Calories 237kcal 357kcal Kix Cereal
Starch 43.02g 58.47g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0g 0.11g Kix Cereal
Sugar 2.75g 9.76g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 8.8g Kix Cereal
Calcium 70mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Iron 3.81mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 51mg Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 146mg 189mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 105mg 223mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 482mg 596mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.102mg 0.142mg Kix Cereal
Manganese 0.268mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 16.6µg 8.5µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.3mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 133IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 1.955mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 2mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 24.25mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.522mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 2.3mg Kix Cereal
Folate 98µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.2µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.062mg Kix Cereal
Threonine 0.182mg 0.279mg Kix Cereal
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.258mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg 0.971mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.157mg 0.176mg Kix Cereal
Methionine 0.122mg 0.134mg Kix Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.413mg Kix Cereal
Valine 0.326mg 0.331mg Kix Cereal
Histidine 0.165mg 0.186mg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.025g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 0.576g Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.99g Kix Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.277g Kix Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.04g Kix Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Kix Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortilla
304%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.