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

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Summary of differences between Lucky Charms Cereal and Corn grits

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.
Lucky Charms Cereal contains 207 times more Zinc than Corn grits. While Lucky Charms Cereal contains 18.62mg of Zinc, Corn grits contains only 0.09mg.

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

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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.

Lucky Charms Cereal

Corn grits

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%

Contains less Sodium -65%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Corn grits

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%

Contains less Sodium -65%

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.

Lucky Charms Cereal

Corn grits

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 +∞%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Corn grits

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

Lucky Charms Cereal

Corn grits

Contains more Protein +385.4%

Contains more Fats +924.5%

Contains more Carbs +407.1%

Contains more Other +198.7%

Contains more Water +1857.1%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Protein: 7.67 g

Fats: 5.02 g

Carbs: 80.89 g

Water: 4.15 g

Other: 2.27 g

Corn grits

Protein: 1.58 g

Fats: 0.49 g

Carbs: 15.95 g

Water: 81.22 g

Other: 0.76 g

Contains more Protein +385.4%

Contains more Fats +924.5%

Contains more Carbs +407.1%

Contains more Other +198.7%

Contains more Water +1857.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Corn grits

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1858%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +707.3%

Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.885 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g

Corn grits

Saturated Fat: 0.076 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1858%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +707.3%

Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Corn grits

Contains more Starch +141.5%

Contains more Sucrose +28800%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

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

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	75.89g	14.85g
Protein	7.67g	1.58g
Fats	5.02g	0.49g
Carbs	80.89g	15.95g
Calories	380kcal	74kcal
Starch	37.17g	15.39g
Fructose	0.8g	0g
Sugar	36.13g	0.1g
Fiber	5g	1.1g
Calcium	434mg	64mg
Iron	22.27mg	6.71mg
Magnesium	74mg	6mg
Phosphorus	289mg	14mg
Potassium	222mg	27mg
Sodium	648mg	227mg
Zinc	18.62mg	0.09mg
Copper	0.213mg	0mg
Manganese	2.173mg	0.049mg
Selenium	14.6µg
Vitamin A	2823IU
Vitamin A RAE	847µg
Vitamin E	0.45mg	0.01mg
Vitamin D	156IU
Vitamin D	3.9µg
Vitamin C	26.6mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	1.737mg	0.143mg
Vitamin B2	1.723mg	0.135mg
Vitamin B3	25.3mg	1.672mg
Vitamin B5	0.439mg	0.052mg
Vitamin B6	3.01mg	0.028mg
Folate	741µg	27µg
Vitamin B12	6.8µg
Vitamin K	1.4µg	0µg
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	0.885g	0.076g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.586g	0.081g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.542g	0.191g
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

318%

11%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

219%

32%

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 ($)

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

Summary of differences between Lucky Charms Cereal and Corn grits

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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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