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

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Summary of differences between Corn grits and Lucky Charms Cereal

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Calcium in Lucky Charms Cereal is higher than in Corn grits.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 229% more than Corn grits.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
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 -65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +578.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +722.2%
Contains more IronIron +231.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +20588.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1964.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4334.7%

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.
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% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1413.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +744.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2644.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +519.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 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 WaterWater +1857.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +385.4%
Contains more FatsFats +924.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +407.1%
Contains more OtherOther +198.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1858%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +707.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 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 +141.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +28800%
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 grits Lucky Charms Cereal
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Calories 74kcal 380kcal Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 1.58g 7.67g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fats 0.49g 5.02g Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 26.6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Net carbs 14.85g 75.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Carbs 15.95g 80.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 6mg 74mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 64mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 27mg 222mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 6.71mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 0.1g 36.13g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 5g Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0mg 0.213mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Zinc 0.09mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 15.39g 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 14mg 289mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 227mg 648mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.45mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 0.049mg 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 14.6µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.439mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 3.01mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 27µg 741µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Trans Fat 0.013g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 16.1mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.076g 0.885g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.586g Lucky Charms Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 1.542g Lucky Charms Cereal
Tryptophan 0.011mg Corn grits
Threonine 0.052mg Corn grits
Isoleucine 0.058mg Corn grits
Leucine 0.228mg Corn grits
Lysine 0.031mg Corn grits
Methionine 0.029mg Corn grits
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Corn grits
Valine 0.077mg Corn grits
Histidine 0.048mg Corn grits
Fructose 0g 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.486g Lucky Charms Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grits 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
10%
Corn grits
295%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
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 glycemic index?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.809g)
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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients

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

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