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Cream of Rice vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream of Rice and Lucky Charms Cereal different?

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

Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Calcium +43300%
Contains more Iron +462.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1600%
Contains more Potassium +1010%
Contains more Zinc +11537.5%
Contains more Copper +526.5%
Contains more Manganese +1409%
Contains more Selenium +386.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 149% 3% 8% 2% 23% 5% 12% 19% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Calcium +43300%
Contains more Iron +462.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1600%
Contains more Potassium +1010%
Contains more Zinc +11537.5%
Contains more Copper +526.5%
Contains more Manganese +1409%
Contains more Selenium +386.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2346.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9472.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2335%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +477.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11048.1%
Contains more Folate +24600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 18% 5% 20% 5% 7% 3% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2346.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9472.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2335%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +477.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11048.1%
Contains more Folate +24600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2008.4%
Contains more Protein +752.2%
Contains more Fats +4920%
Contains more Carbs +603.4%
Contains more Other +∞%
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 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 Water +2008.4%
Contains more Protein +752.2%
Contains more Fats +4920%
Contains more Carbs +603.4%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5016.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5611.1%
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5016.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5611.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Rice Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 75.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 0.9g 7.67g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fats 0.1g 5.02g Lucky Charms Cereal
Carbs 11.5g 80.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 52kcal 380kcal Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 0.04g 36.13g Cream of Rice
Fiber 0.1g 5g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 1mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 3.96mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 3mg 74mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 17mg 289mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 20mg 222mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 173mg 648mg Cream of Rice
Zinc 0.16mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.034mg 0.213mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 0.144mg 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 3µg 14.6µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A 0IU 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.45mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 26.6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 0.439mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 3.01mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 3µg 741µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Tryptophan 0.013mg Cream of Rice
Threonine 0.044mg Cream of Rice
Isoleucine 0.015mg Cream of Rice
Leucine 0.073mg Cream of Rice
Lysine 0.037mg Cream of Rice
Methionine 0.026mg Cream of Rice
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Cream of Rice
Valine 0.057mg Cream of Rice
Histidine 0.026mg Cream of Rice
Trans Fat 0.013g Cream of Rice
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.885g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 1.586g Lucky Charms Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 1.542g Lucky Charms Cereal
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
Cream of Rice 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
5%
Cream of Rice
318%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
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 richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 475mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.865g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.