Kix Cereal vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kix Cereal and Lucky Charms Cereal different?

Kix Cereal is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Calcium, and Folate, while Lucky Charms Cereal is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
Kix Cereal covers your daily need of Iron 122% more than Lucky Charms Cereal.
Kix Cereal contains 2 times more Fiber than Lucky Charms Cereal. Kix Cereal contains 8.8g of Fiber, while Lucky Charms Cereal contains 5g.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS types were used 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.

Kix Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Calcium +31.3%

Contains more Iron +43.7%

Contains more Magnesium +45.1%

Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%

Contains more Copper +50%

Contains more Manganese +92.3%

Contains more Selenium +71.8%

Equal in Potassium - 222

Equal in Sodium - 648

Equal in Zinc - 18.62

Kix Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Calcium +31.3%

Contains more Iron +43.7%

Contains more Magnesium +45.1%

Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%

Contains more Copper +50%

Contains more Manganese +92.3%

Contains more Selenium +71.8%

Equal in Potassium - 222

Equal in Sodium - 648

Equal in Zinc - 18.62

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.

Kix Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%

Contains more Vitamin E +50%

Contains more Vitamin D +18.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.3%

Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Equal in Vitamin A - 2823

Equal in Vitamin C - 26.6

Equal in Vitamin B3 - 25.3

Equal in Folate - 741

Kix Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%

Contains more Vitamin E +50%

Contains more Vitamin D +18.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.3%

Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Equal in Vitamin A - 2823

Equal in Vitamin C - 26.6

Equal in Vitamin B3 - 25.3

Equal in Folate - 741

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kix Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Other +42.7%

Contains more Fats +45.1%

Contains more Water +48.7%

Equal in Protein - 7.67

Equal in Carbs - 80.89

Kix Cereal

Protein: 7.69 g

Fats: 3.46 g

Carbs: 82.82 g

Water: 2.79 g

Other: 3.24 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 Other +42.7%

Contains more Fats +45.1%

Contains more Water +48.7%

Equal in Protein - 7.67

Equal in Carbs - 80.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kix Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.8%

Kix Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.576 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g

Lucky Charms Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.885 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kix Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Starch +57.3%

Contains more Sucrose +223.6%

Contains more Glucose +724.6%

Contains more Fructose +627.3%

Contains more Maltose +1053.3%

Kix Cereal

Starch: 58.47 g

Sucrose: 8.93 g

Glucose: 0.57 g

Fructose: 0.11 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.15 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 +57.3%

Contains more Sucrose +223.6%

Contains more Glucose +724.6%

Contains more Fructose +627.3%

Contains more Maltose +1053.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	74.02g	75.89g
Protein	7.69g	7.67g
Fats	3.46g	5.02g
Carbs	82.82g	80.89g
Calories	357kcal	380kcal
Starch	58.47g	37.17g
Fructose	0.11g	0.8g
Sugar	9.76g	36.13g
Fiber	8.8g	5g
Calcium	570mg	434mg
Iron	32mg	22.27mg
Magnesium	51mg	74mg
Phosphorus	189mg	289mg
Potassium	223mg	222mg
Sodium	596mg	648mg
Zinc	17.42mg	18.62mg
Copper	0.142mg	0.213mg
Manganese	1.13mg	2.173mg
Selenium	8.5µg	14.6µg
Vitamin A	3078IU	2823IU
Vitamin A RAE	879µg	847µg
Vitamin E	0.3mg	0.45mg
Vitamin D	133IU	156IU
Vitamin D	3.3µg	3.9µg
Vitamin C	25.4mg	26.6mg
Vitamin B1	1.955mg	1.737mg
Vitamin B2	2mg	1.723mg
Vitamin B3	24.25mg	25.3mg
Vitamin B5	0.522mg	0.439mg
Vitamin B6	2.3mg	3.01mg
Folate	787µg	741µg
Vitamin B12	5.7µg	6.8µg
Vitamin K	0.2µg	1.4µg
Tryptophan	0.062mg
Threonine	0.279mg
Isoleucine	0.258mg
Leucine	0.971mg
Lysine	0.176mg
Methionine	0.134mg
Phenylalanine	0.413mg
Valine	0.331mg
Histidine	0.186mg
Trans Fat	0.025g	0.013g
Saturated Fat	0.576g	0.885g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.016g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.005g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.99g	1.586g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.277g	1.542g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	1.21g	1.486g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.04g	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

304%

318%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

230%

219%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.37g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Kix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.309g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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