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Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lucky Charms Cereal and Trail mix different?

  • Lucky Charms Cereal is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Trail mix is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lucky Charms Cereal is 283% higher.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal contains 847 times more Vitamin A RAE than Trail mix. While Lucky Charms Cereal contains 847µg of Vitamin A RAE, Trail mix contains only 1µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Snacks, trail mix, regular are the varieties 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.
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
5
:
5
Trail mix
Trail mix
Contains more Calcium +456.4%
Contains more Iron +630.2%
Contains more Zinc +478.3%
Contains more Manganese +110.2%
Contains more Magnesium +113.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains more Potassium +208.6%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Copper +362.4%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Trail mix
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Contains more Calcium +456.4%
Contains more Iron +630.2%
Contains more Zinc +478.3%
Contains more Manganese +110.2%
Contains more Magnesium +113.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains more Potassium +208.6%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Copper +362.4%

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.
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
11
:
1
Trail mix
Trail mix
Contains more Vitamin A +15583.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +770.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +436.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +910.1%
Contains more Folate +943.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.9%
Lucky Charms Cereal
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%
Trail mix
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 5% 116% 46% 89% 54% 69% 54% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +15583.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +770.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +436.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +910.1%
Contains more Folate +943.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
1
:
4
Trail mix
Trail mix
Contains more Carbs +80.2%
Contains more Protein +79.9%
Contains more Fats +485.7%
Contains more Water +121.7%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Lucky Charms Cereal
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
Trail mix
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +80.2%
Contains more Protein +79.9%
Contains more Fats +485.7%
Contains more Water +121.7%
Contains more Other +18.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
1
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2
Trail mix
Trail mix
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +690%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525.8%
Lucky Charms Cereal
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
Trail mix
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +690%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lucky Charms Cereal Trail mix Opinion
Net carbs 75.89g 44.9g Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 7.67g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 5.02g 29.4g Trail mix
Carbs 80.89g 44.9g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 380kcal 462kcal Trail mix
Starch 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 36.13g Trail mix
Fiber 5g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 434mg 78mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 22.27mg 3.05mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 74mg 158mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 289mg 345mg Trail mix
Potassium 222mg 685mg Trail mix
Sodium 648mg 229mg Trail mix
Zinc 18.62mg 3.22mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.213mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Manganese 2.173mg 1.034mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 14.6µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A 2823IU 18IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 847µg 1µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 0.45mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 26.6mg 1.4mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.737mg 0.462mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.723mg 0.198mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 25.3mg 4.712mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.439mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 3.01mg 0.298mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 741µg 71µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 6.8µg 0µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 1.4µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Tryptophan 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.013g Trail mix
Saturated Fat 0.885g 5.55g Lucky Charms Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.586g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 1.542g 9.65g Trail mix
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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is better in case of low diet
Lucky Charms Cereal Trail mix
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
36%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.665g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.