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

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Summary of differences between Lucky Charms Cereal and Tortilla

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin C in Lucky Charms Cereal is higher than in Tortilla.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily need of Iron 231% more than Tortilla.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 +520%
Contains more Iron +484.5%
Contains more Magnesium +289.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.9%
Contains more Potassium +111.4%
Contains more Zinc +5718.8%
Contains more Copper +108.8%
Contains more Manganese +710.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +520%
Contains more Iron +484.5%
Contains more Magnesium +289.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.9%
Contains more Potassium +111.4%
Contains more Zinc +5718.8%
Contains more Copper +108.8%
Contains more Manganese +710.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +369.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4916.7%
Contains more Folate +656.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +369.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4916.7%
Contains more Folate +656.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +428.4%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +21.4%
Contains more Water +862.9%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Fats +428.4%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +21.4%
Contains more Water +862.9%
Equal in Protein - 7.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +757.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +757.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +13036.4%
Contains more Glucose +3033.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +15.7%
Contains more Maltose +37%
51% 39% 6% 2%
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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +13036.4%
Contains more Glucose +3033.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +15.7%
Contains more Maltose +37%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lucky Charms Cereal Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 75.89g 47.54g Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 7.67g 7.28g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fats 5.02g 0.95g Lucky Charms Cereal
Carbs 80.89g 49.94g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 380kcal 237kcal Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 37.17g 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 0.8g 0g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 36.13g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 5g 2.4g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 434mg 70mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 22.27mg 3.81mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 74mg 19mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 289mg 146mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 222mg 105mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 648mg 482mg Tortilla
Zinc 18.62mg 0.32mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.213mg 0.102mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 2.173mg 0.268mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 14.6µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.19mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 26.6mg 0mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.737mg 0.37mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.723mg 0.114mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 25.3mg 4.125mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.439mg 0.17mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B6 3.01mg 0.06mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 741µg 98µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.4µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.013g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.885g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 1.586g 0.185g Lucky Charms Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.542g 0.391g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.486g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g 0.019g Lucky Charms Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lucky Charms Cereal Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.589g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients

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

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