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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 RAE.
  • 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 Magnesium +209.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +207.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Copper +593.7%
Contains more Calcium +630.8%
Contains more Iron +949.2%
Contains more Zinc +441%
Equal in Manganese - 1.13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 171% 1200% 37% 81% 20% 78% 476% 48% 148% 47%
Contains more Magnesium +209.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +207.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Copper +593.7%
Contains more Calcium +630.8%
Contains more Iron +949.2%
Contains more Zinc +441%
Equal in Manganese - 1.13

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 B5 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +17000%
Contains more Vitamin C +1714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +910.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +671.8%
Contains more Folate +1008.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 5% 116% 46% 89% 54% 69% 54% 0% 0%
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 B5 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +17000%
Contains more Vitamin C +1714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +910.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +671.8%
Contains more Folate +1008.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Fats +749.7%
Contains more Water +229.7%
Contains more Carbs +84.5%
Contains more Other +20%
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 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 Protein +79.5%
Contains more Fats +749.7%
Contains more Water +229.7%
Contains more Carbs +84.5%
Contains more Other +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1165.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +655.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1165.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +655.7%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Trail mix Kix Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Kix Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 44.9g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Protein 13.8g 7.69g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 3.46g Trail mix
Carbs 44.9g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Calories 462kcal 357kcal Trail mix
Starch 58.47g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.11g Kix Cereal
Sugar 9.76g Trail mix
Fiber 8.8g Kix Cereal
Calcium 78mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Iron 3.05mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 158mg 51mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 345mg 189mg Trail mix
Potassium 685mg 223mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 596mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.22mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.985mg 0.142mg Trail mix
Manganese 1.034mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.5µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 18IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 133IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 1.4mg 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 1.955mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 2mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 24.25mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.522mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 2.3mg Kix Cereal
Folate 71µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg Kix Cereal
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.062mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg 0.279mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.258mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg 0.971mg Kix Cereal
Lysine 0.515mg 0.176mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg 0.134mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.413mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg 0.331mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg 0.186mg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.025g Trail mix
Saturated Fat 5.55g 0.576g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 0.99g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 1.277g Trail mix
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g Kix Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trail mix 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
36%
Trail mix
304%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kix Cereal
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.

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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.