General Mills Cheerios vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between General Mills Cheerios and Lucky Charms Cereal
- General Mills Cheerios have more Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Selenium, and Fiber, while Lucky Charms Cereal have more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
- General Mills Cheerios covers your daily need of Iron 136% more than Lucky Charms Cereal.
- General Mills Cheerios contain 2 times more Fiber than Lucky Charms Cereal. While General Mills Cheerios contain 9.4g of Fiber, Lucky Charms Cereal contains only 5g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS 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.
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Iron
+48.9%
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Magnesium
+54.1%
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Phosphorus
+66.4%
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Potassium
+188.7%
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Sodium
-23.3%
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Copper
+80.8%
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Manganese
+63.2%
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Selenium
+70.5%
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Zinc
+11.3%
Equal in Calcium - 434
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Iron
+48.9%
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Magnesium
+54.1%
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Phosphorus
+66.4%
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Potassium
+188.7%
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Sodium
-23.3%
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Copper
+80.8%
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Manganese
+63.2%
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Selenium
+70.5%
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Zinc
+11.3%
Equal in Calcium - 434
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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Vitamin A
+16.9%
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Vitamin E
+44.4%
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Vitamin B5
+144.4%
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Vitamin K
+28.6%
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Vitamin D
+14.7%
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Vitamin C
+23.1%
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Vitamin B1
+30.9%
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Vitamin B2
+1623%
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Vitamin B3
+20.7%
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Vitamin B6
+25.9%
Equal in Folate - 741
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 6.8
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Vitamin A
+16.9%
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Vitamin E
+44.4%
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Vitamin B5
+144.4%
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Vitamin K
+28.6%
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Vitamin D
+14.7%
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Vitamin C
+23.1%
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Vitamin B1
+30.9%
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Vitamin B2
+1623%
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Vitamin B3
+20.7%
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Vitamin B6
+25.9%
Equal in Folate - 741
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 6.8
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+57.6%
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Fats
+34.1%
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Water
+23.6%
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Other
+24.2%
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Carbs
+10.5%
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
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2.82 g
Protein:
7.67 g
Fats:
5.02 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
4.15 g
Other:
2.27 g
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Protein
+57.6%
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Fats
+34.1%
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Water
+23.6%
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Other
+24.2%
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Carbs
+10.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+49.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+57.7%
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Saturated Fat
-41%
Saturated Fat:
1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.432 g
Saturated Fat:
0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.542 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+49.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+57.7%
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Saturated Fat
-41%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+54.3%
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Sucrose
+576.8%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
+788.9%
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Maltose
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Starch:
57.37 g
Sucrose:
4.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0.09 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
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Starch
+54.3%
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Sucrose
+576.8%
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Fructose
+788.9%
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 63.83g | 75.89g |
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| Protein | 12.09g | 7.67g |
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| Fats | 6.73g | 5.02g |
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| Carbs | 73.23g | 80.89g |
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| Calories | 376kcal | 380kcal |
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| Starch | 57.37g | 37.17g |
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| Fructose | 0.09g | 0.8g |
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| Sugar | 4.36g | 36.13g |
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| Fiber | 9.4g | 5g |
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| Calcium | 401mg | 434mg |
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| Iron | 33.17mg | 22.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 114mg | 74mg |
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| Phosphorus | 481mg | 289mg |
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| Potassium | 641mg | 222mg |
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| Sodium | 497mg | 648mg |
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| Zinc | 16.73mg | 18.62mg |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.213mg |
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| Manganese | 3.547mg | 2.173mg |
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| Selenium | 24.9µg | 14.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3299IU | 2823IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 990µg | 847µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin D | 136IU | 156IU |
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| Vitamin D | 3.4µg | 3.9µg |
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| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 26.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.327mg | 1.737mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 1.723mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 20.967mg | 25.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.073mg | 0.439mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.39mg | 3.01mg |
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| Folate | 714µg | 741µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.77µg | 6.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.167mg |
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| Threonine | 0.418mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.429mg |
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| Leucine | 0.91mg |
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| Lysine | 0.366mg |
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| Methionine | 0.178mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.628mg |
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| Valine | 0.586mg |
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| Histidine | 0.261mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 0.013g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 0.885g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.376g | 1.586g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.432g | 1.542g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.344g | 1.486g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.068g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.615g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)