Kix is a whole-grain corn puff cereal produced and distributed by General Mills. Since its introduction to the market In 1937, Kix is one of many available cereals available across the U.S. MayoClinic.com states that whole-grain cereals are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, which are conducive to a healthy diet and heart.
Ingredients in Original Kix
The original Kix cereal has a main ingredient of whole-grain corn. Whole grains are the seeds of plants that include the bran, germ and endosperm, which all contain valuable nutrients, according to MayoClinic.com. Additional ingredients include cornmeal, sugar, corn bran, salt, brown sugar syrup, trisodium phosphate and vitamin E mixed tocopherols, which acts as a preservative. Mixed tocopherols concentrate is obtained by vaccum distillation of edible vegetable oils or their byproducts, according to Drugs.com. The serving size is approximately 1 1/4 cups with a caloric value of 110. The total fat is less than 1g, with a total dietary fiber of 3g, according to the manufacturer.
Ingredients in Honey Kix
The ingredients in Honey Kix are almost identical to the original recipe, except for the addition of honey. The ingredients are whole-grain corn, cornmeal, sugar, corn bran, honey, salt, brown sugar syrup, caramel color, trisodium phosphate, natural flavor and vitamin E mixed tocopherols, added for freshness. A serving size of Honey Kix is 1 1/4 cups with a caloric value of 120. As with the original Kix, this version also has 1g of total fat with 3g of dietary fiber.
Vitamins and Minerals
Both Kix varieties contain the same vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, iron, zinc, vitamin C, niacinamide, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamins B6 and B12, vitamin A, folic acid and vitamin D3. The original Kix and Honey Kix cereals provide 10 percent of the daily recommended values of vitamins A, C and D; calcium, 15 percent; iron, 45 percent; thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and zinc, 25 percent; and folic acid, 50 percent.
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