Corn grits vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corn grits and Lucky Charms Cereal

The amount of Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Calcium in Lucky Charms Cereal is higher than in Corn grits.
Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 229% more than Corn grits.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS.

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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.

Corn grits

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains less Sodium -65%

Contains more Calcium +578.1%

Contains more Iron +231.9%

Contains more Magnesium +1133.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +1964.3%

Contains more Potassium +722.2%

Contains more Zinc +20588.9%

Contains more Copper +∞%

Contains more Manganese +4334.7%

Corn grits

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains less Sodium -65%

Contains more Calcium +578.1%

Contains more Iron +231.9%

Contains more Magnesium +1133.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +1964.3%

Contains more Potassium +722.2%

Contains more Zinc +20588.9%

Contains more Copper +∞%

Contains more Manganese +4334.7%

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.

Corn grits

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +4400%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1114.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1176.3%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1413.2%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +744.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +10650%

Contains more Folate +2644.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Corn grits

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +4400%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1114.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1176.3%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1413.2%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +744.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +10650%

Contains more Folate +2644.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Corn grits

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Water +1857.1%

Contains more Protein +385.4%

Contains more Fats +924.5%

Contains more Carbs +407.1%

Contains more Other +198.7%

Corn grits

Protein: 1.58 g

Fats: 0.49 g

Carbs: 15.95 g

Water: 81.22 g

Other: 0.76 g

Lucky Charms Cereal

Protein: 7.67 g

Fats: 5.02 g

Carbs: 80.89 g

Water: 4.15 g

Other: 2.27 g

Contains more Water +1857.1%

Contains more Protein +385.4%

Contains more Fats +924.5%

Contains more Carbs +407.1%

Contains more Other +198.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Corn grits

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1858%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +707.3%

Corn grits

Saturated Fat: 0.076 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g

Lucky Charms Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.885 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1858%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +707.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Corn grits

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Starch +141.5%

Contains more Sucrose +28800%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Corn grits

Starch: 15.39 g

Sucrose: 0.1 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Lucky Charms Cereal

Starch: 37.17 g

Sucrose: 28.9 g

Glucose: 4.7 g

Fructose: 0.8 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 1.73 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +141.5%

Contains more Sucrose +28800%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Rich in minerals
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	14.85g	75.89g
Protein	1.58g	7.67g
Fats	0.49g	5.02g
Carbs	15.95g	80.89g
Calories	74kcal	380kcal
Starch	15.39g	37.17g
Fructose	0g	0.8g
Sugar	0.1g	36.13g
Fiber	1.1g	5g
Calcium	64mg	434mg
Iron	6.71mg	22.27mg
Magnesium	6mg	74mg
Phosphorus	14mg	289mg
Potassium	27mg	222mg
Sodium	227mg	648mg
Zinc	0.09mg	18.62mg
Copper	0mg	0.213mg
Manganese	0.049mg	2.173mg
Selenium		14.6µg
Vitamin A		2823IU
Vitamin A RAE		847µg
Vitamin E	0.01mg	0.45mg
Vitamin D		156IU
Vitamin D		3.9µg
Vitamin C	0mg	26.6mg
Vitamin B1	0.143mg	1.737mg
Vitamin B2	0.135mg	1.723mg
Vitamin B3	1.672mg	25.3mg
Vitamin B5	0.052mg	0.439mg
Vitamin B6	0.028mg	3.01mg
Folate	27µg	741µg
Vitamin B12		6.8µg
Vitamin K	0µg	1.4µg
Tryptophan	0.011mg
Threonine	0.052mg
Isoleucine	0.058mg
Leucine	0.228mg
Lysine	0.031mg
Methionine	0.029mg
Phenylalanine	0.087mg
Valine	0.077mg
Histidine	0.048mg
Trans Fat		0.013g
Saturated Fat	0.076g	0.885g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.081g	1.586g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.191g	1.542g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		1.486g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.044g

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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

11%

318%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

32%

219%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.03g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.809g)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Corn grits vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Summary of differences between Corn grits and Lucky Charms Cereal

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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