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Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lucky Charms Cereal and Sweet potato chips

  • Lucky Charms Cereal has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Sweet potato chips are richer in Vitamin E .
  • Lucky Charms Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 283% more.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal contains 35 times more Zinc than Sweet potato chips. Lucky Charms Cereal contains 18.62mg of Zinc, while Sweet potato chips contain 0.53mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +635.6%
Contains more Iron +950.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.3%
Contains more Zinc +3413.2%
Contains more Manganese +61.1%
Contains more Selenium +595.2%
Contains more Potassium +316.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Copper +93.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Contains more Calcium +635.6%
Contains more Iron +950.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.3%
Contains more Zinc +3413.2%
Contains more Manganese +61.1%
Contains more Selenium +595.2%
Contains more Potassium +316.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Copper +93.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1873.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +970.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +462.6%
Contains more Folate +1902.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +738.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2082.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 170% 10% 117% 89% 435% 398% 475% 27% 695% 556% 851% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1421% 197% 0% 0% 22% 38% 40% 94% 124% 28% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1873.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +970.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +462.6%
Contains more Folate +1902.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +738.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2082.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +160.9%
Contains more Carbs +42.4%
Contains more Fats +544.4%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Equal in Water - 4.51
8% 5% 81% 4% 2%
Protein: 7.67 g
Fats: 5.02 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 4.15 g
Other: 2.27 g
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more Protein +160.9%
Contains more Carbs +42.4%
Contains more Fats +544.4%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Equal in Water - 4.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +692.7%
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +692.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lucky Charms Cereal Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lucky Charms Cereal Sweet potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 75.89g 48.02g Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 7.67g 2.94g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fats 5.02g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 80.89g 56.82g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 380kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Starch 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 36.13g 8.82g Sweet potato chips
Fiber 5g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Calcium 434mg 59mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 22.27mg 2.12mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 74mg 65mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 289mg 145mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 222mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 648mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 18.62mg 0.53mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.213mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 2.173mg 1.349mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 14.6µg 2.1µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A 2823IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 847µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.45mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 156IU 0IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 3.9µg 0µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 26.6mg 0mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.737mg 0.088mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.723mg 0.161mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 25.3mg 2.088mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.439mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 3.01mg 0.535mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 741µg 37µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 6.8µg 0µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 1.4µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.17mg Sweet potato chips
Leucine 0.287mg Sweet potato chips
Lysine 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.09mg Sweet potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.096mg Sweet potato chips
Trans Fat 0.013g 0g Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.885g 2.941g Lucky Charms Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.586g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.542g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.486g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Lucky Charms Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lucky Charms Cereal Sweet potato chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Lucky Charms Cereal
168%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.056g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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