Banana vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bananas and lucky Charms Cereal
- Lucky Charms Cereal is richer than bananas in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, folate, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin A.
- Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 283% more than bananas.
- Lucky Charms Cereal has a higher glycemic index (69) than bananas (48).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bananas, raw and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +61.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +174.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8580% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8465.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12313.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1213.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +704.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1360% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +205.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5503.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2260.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3704.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +720.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +180% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3605% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +64.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
7.67 g
Fats:
5.02 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
4.15 g
Other:
2.27 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1705.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +603.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1421.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +173.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.885 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.542 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4856.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2012.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
5.38 g
Sucrose:
2.39 g
Glucose:
4.98 g
Fructose:
4.85 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 FructoseFructose | +506.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +590.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1109.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +17200% |
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Glucose
~4.7g
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Lactose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 6.8µg | 283% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 22.27mg | 275% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 3.01mg | 203% |
| Folate | 20µg | 741µg | 180% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 18.62mg | 168% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 25.3mg | 154% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 1.737mg | 142% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 1.723mg | 127% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 847µg | 94% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 2.173mg | 83% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 434mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 289mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 648mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 14.6µg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 156IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 26.6mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.9µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 22.84g | 80.89g | 19% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 380kcal | 15% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.213mg | 15% |
| Protein | 1.09g | 7.67g | 13% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 37.17g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 74mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 5g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 1.542g | 10% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 5.02g | 7% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 0.8g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 0.885g | 4% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 222mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 1.586g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.439mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 16.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.24g | 75.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.23g | 36.13g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.486g | N/A |
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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
15%
299%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
219%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Lucky Charms Cereal is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)