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

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Summary of differences between Corn chips and Lucky Charms Cereal

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, and Manganese in Lucky Charms Cereal is higher than in Corn chips.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 283% more than Corn chips.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 53% 130% 20% 835% 71% 508% 124% 85% 283% 80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.2%
Contains more IronIron +1755.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1343.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +552.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~74mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 169% 9% 117% 434% 398% 474% 26% 695% 850% 3.5% 556% 8.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1506.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3991.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2109%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2904.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1702.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +9162.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
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 FatsFats +564.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.2%
Contains more WaterWater +287.9%
~equal in Other ~2.27g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.542 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +475.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +966%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +38.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +10603.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Calories 538kcal 380kcal Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 7.67g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fats 33.36g 5.02g Corn chips
Vitamin C 0mg 26.6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Net carbs 52.9g 75.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Carbs 56.9g 80.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 0IU 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 72mg 74mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 138mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 144mg 222mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 1.2mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 0.27g 36.13g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 5g Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.101mg 0.213mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Zinc 1.29mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 51.36g 37.17g Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 289mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 514mg 648mg Corn chips
Vitamin A 69IU 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A 3µg 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.45mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0µg 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 0.333mg 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 7.6µg 14.6µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.439mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 3.01mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 6.3µg 1.4µg Corn chips
Folate 8µg 741µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Trans Fat 0.088g 0.013g Lucky Charms Cereal
Choline 12.1mg 16.1mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Saturated Fat 4.331g 0.885g Lucky Charms Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 1.586g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 1.542g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg Corn chips
Fructose 0g 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.044g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g 1.486g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Lucky Charms Cereal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Corn chips
295%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.446g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

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

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