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

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Differences between corn nuts and lucky Charms Cereal

  • Lucky Charms Cereal is higher than corn nuts in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, folate, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and manganese.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 283% higher.
  • Corn nuts have a lower glycemic index (40) than lucky Charms Cereal (69).

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2452.9%
Contains more IronIron +1210%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +890.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +346.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~289mg
~equal in Sodium ~648mg

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 1.3% 5.7% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 282% 9% 59% 434% 398% 474% 26% 695% 850% 3.5% 556% 8.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6550%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4882.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +396.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1578.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1509.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 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 ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more FatsFats +184.9%
Contains more OtherOther +49.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.8%
Contains more WaterWater +159.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 56% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 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 +364.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn nuts 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 nuts Lucky Charms Cereal DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.8µg 283%
Iron 1.7mg 22.27mg 257%
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 3.01mg 217%
Folate 0µg 741µg 185%
Zinc 1.88mg 18.62mg 152%
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 25.3mg 149%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 1.723mg 122%
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 1.737mg 116%
Vitamin A 17µg 847µg 92%
Manganese 0.487mg 2.173mg 73%
Calcium 17mg 434mg 42%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 26.6mg 29%
Selenium 14.6µg 27%
Vitamin D 156IU 20%
Vitamin D 3.9µg 20%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Fiber 8.4g 5g 14%
Fats 14.3g 5.02g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.36g 1.586g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 1.542g 11%
Copper 0.136mg 0.213mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.58g 0.885g 8%
Magnesium 109mg 74mg 8%
Choline 16.1mg 3%
Calories 436kcal 380kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Carbs 71.7g 80.89g 3%
Protein 9g 7.67g 3%
Sodium 600mg 648mg 2%
Potassium 286mg 222mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.439mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Phosphorus 283mg 289mg 1%
Fructose 0.8g 1%
Net carbs 63.3g 75.89g N/A
Sugar 36.13g N/A
Trans fat 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.486g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts 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
17%
Corn nuts
299%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
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 - 1.695g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.