Trail mix vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between trail mix and kix Cereal?
- Trail mix is higher in copper; however, kix Cereal is richer in iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin A.
- Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for iron is 362% more.
- Kix Cereal contains 7 times less copper than trail mix. Trail mix contains 0.985mg of copper, while kix Cereal contains 0.142mg.
We used Snacks, trail mix, regular and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX types 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 | +209.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +207.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +593.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +630.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +949.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +441% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +71.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1714.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +87800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +323.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +910.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +414.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +671.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1008.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.8 g
Fats:
29.4 g
Carbs:
44.9 g
Water:
9.2 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
7.69 g
Fats:
3.46 g
Carbs:
82.82 g
Water:
2.79 g
Other:
3.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +749.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +229.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.65 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 | +1165.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +655.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.6% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.05mg | 32mg | 362% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 5.7µg | 238% |
| Folate | 71µg | 787µg | 179% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 2.3mg | 154% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.198mg | 2mg | 139% |
| Zinc | 3.22mg | 17.42mg | 129% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.462mg | 1.955mg | 124% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.712mg | 24.25mg | 122% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 879µg | 98% |
| Copper | 0.985mg | 0.142mg | 94% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.65g | 1.277g | 56% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 570mg | 49% |
| Fats | 29.4g | 3.46g | 40% |
| Fiber | 8.8g | 35% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.53g | 0.99g | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 25.4mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 158mg | 51mg | 25% |
| Starch | 58.47g | 24% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.55g | 0.576g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 345mg | 189mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D | 133IU | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 229mg | 596mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.5µg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 685mg | 223mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 44.9g | 82.82g | 13% |
| Protein | 13.8g | 7.69g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.895mg | 0.522mg | 7% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 357kcal | 5% |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 1.13mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 44.9g | 74.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.76g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.166mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.482mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.515mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.89mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.515mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.658mg | 0.413mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.658mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.357mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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
33%
286%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
230%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.