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

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What are the differences between Cream of Wheat and Lucky Charms Cereal?

  • Lucky Charms Cereal is richer than Cream of Wheat in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 283% more.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS types 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.
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
1
:
9
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Calcium +578.1%
Contains more Iron +349%
Contains more Magnesium +1133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1505.6%
Contains more Potassium +1010%
Contains more Zinc +10852.9%
Contains more Copper +395.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +317.1%
Cream of Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Calcium +578.1%
Contains more Iron +349%
Contains more Magnesium +1133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1505.6%
Contains more Potassium +1010%
Contains more Zinc +10852.9%
Contains more Copper +395.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +317.1%

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.
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
0
:
12
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains more Vitamin A +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +2150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +648.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +720.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +874.1%
Contains more Folate +1095.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
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 A +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +2150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +648.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +720.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +874.1%
Contains more Folate +1095.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
1
:
4
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains more Water +1933.7%
Contains more Protein +316.8%
Contains more Fats +1991.7%
Contains more Carbs +518.4%
Contains more Other +415.9%
Cream of Wheat
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 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 Water +1933.7%
Contains more Protein +316.8%
Contains more Fats +1991.7%
Contains more Carbs +518.4%
Contains more Other +415.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
1
:
2
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4706.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1050.7%
Cream of Wheat
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Lucky Charms Cereal
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4706.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1050.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
0
:
5
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +41185.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Cream of Wheat
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Lucky Charms Cereal
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +41185.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Wheat 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 Wheat Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 75.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 1.84g 7.67g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fats 0.24g 5.02g Lucky Charms Cereal
Carbs 13.08g 80.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 62kcal 380kcal Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 0.07g 36.13g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 5g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 64mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 4.96mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 6mg 74mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 18mg 289mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 20mg 222mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 102mg 648mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.043mg 0.213mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 0mg 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 3.5µg 14.6µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A 773IU 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 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 0.232mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.439mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 3.01mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 62µg 741µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.4µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Tryptophan 0.025mg Cream of Wheat
Threonine 0.058mg Cream of Wheat
Isoleucine 0.08mg Cream of Wheat
Leucine 0.139mg Cream of Wheat
Lysine 0.047mg Cream of Wheat
Methionine 0.034mg Cream of Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Cream of Wheat
Valine 0.089mg Cream of Wheat
Histidine 0.042mg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.013g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.885g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 1.586g Lucky Charms Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat 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
28%
Cream of Wheat
318%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
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 Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.847g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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 Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.