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Cheese popcorn vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheese popcorn and Lucky Charms Cereal

  • Lucky Charms Cereal is richer than Cheese popcorn in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 261% more than Cheese popcorn.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor 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.
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
3
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7
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains more Magnesium +23%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.9%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Contains more Calcium +284.1%
Contains more Iron +894.2%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Zinc +826.4%
Contains more Copper +52.1%
Contains more Manganese +204.8%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%
Cheese popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +23%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.9%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Contains more Calcium +284.1%
Contains more Iron +894.2%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Zinc +826.4%
Contains more Copper +52.1%
Contains more Manganese +204.8%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%

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.
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
3
:
9
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains more Vitamin E +748.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1916.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1641.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1180.9%
Contains more Folate +6636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1183%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.439
Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +748.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1916.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1641.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1180.9%
Contains more Folate +6636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1183%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.439

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
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Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +561.4%
Contains more Other +49.8%
Contains more Carbs +56.8%
Contains more Water +66%
Cheese popcorn
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
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
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +561.4%
Contains more Other +49.8%
Contains more Carbs +56.8%
Contains more Water +66%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
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1
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +511.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +896.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Cheese popcorn
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Lucky Charms Cereal
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +511.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +896.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese popcorn Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 41.7g 75.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 9.3g 7.67g Cheese popcorn
Fats 33.2g 5.02g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 51.6g 80.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 526kcal 380kcal Cheese popcorn
Starch 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 0.79g 36.13g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 9.9g 5g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 113mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 2.24mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 91mg 74mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 361mg 289mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 261mg 222mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 889mg 648mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Zinc 2.01mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.14mg 0.213mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 0.713mg 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 12µg 14.6µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A 140IU 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 3.82mg 0.45mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 0µg 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 0.5mg 26.6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 0.439mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 3.01mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 11µg 741µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 8.2µg 1.4µg Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.094mg Cheese popcorn
Threonine 0.417mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.402mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 1.024mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.443mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.191mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Cheese popcorn
Valine 0.489mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.252mg Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Trans Fat 0.013g Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 6.41g 0.885g Lucky Charms Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 1.586g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 1.542g Cheese popcorn
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese popcorn Lucky Charms Cereal
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
31%
Cheese popcorn
318%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.525g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.