General Mills Cocoa Puffs vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Lucky Charms Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal is higher than General Mills Cocoa Puffs in Folate, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
Lucky Charms Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 93% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS 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.

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Potassium +22.5%

Contains less Sodium -13%

Contains more Calcium +17.3%

Contains more Iron +33.4%

Contains more Magnesium +25.4%

Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%

Contains more Zinc +34%

Contains more Copper +43.9%

Contains more Manganese +488.9%

Contains more Selenium +124.6%

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Potassium +22.5%

Contains less Sodium -13%

Contains more Calcium +17.3%

Contains more Iron +33.4%

Contains more Magnesium +25.4%

Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%

Contains more Zinc +34%

Contains more Copper +43.9%

Contains more Manganese +488.9%

Contains more Selenium +124.6%

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.

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%

Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Contains more Vitamin A +52.4%

Contains more Vitamin C +19.8%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%

Contains more Folate +100.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.9

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.723

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%

Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Contains more Vitamin A +52.4%

Contains more Vitamin C +19.8%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%

Contains more Folate +100.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.9

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.723

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Other +63%

Contains more Protein +37%

Contains more Water +130.6%

Equal in Fats - 5.02

Equal in Carbs - 80.89

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Protein: 5.6 g

Fats: 5.2 g

Carbs: 83.7 g

Water: 1.8 g

Other: 3.7 g

Lucky Charms Cereal

Protein: 7.67 g

Fats: 5.02 g

Carbs: 80.89 g

Water: 4.15 g

Other: 2.27 g

Contains more Other +63%

Contains more Protein +37%

Contains more Water +130.6%

Equal in Fats - 5.02

Equal in Carbs - 80.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.2%

Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%

Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.586

General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g

Lucky Charms Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.885 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.2%

Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%

Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.586

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	78g	75.89g
Protein	5.6g	7.67g
Fats	5.2g	5.02g
Carbs	83.7g	80.89g
Calories	383kcal	380kcal
Starch		37.17g
Fructose		0.8g
Sugar	37.2g	36.13g
Fiber	5.7g	5g
Calcium	370mg	434mg
Iron	16.7mg	22.27mg
Magnesium	59mg	74mg
Phosphorus	222mg	289mg
Potassium	272mg	222mg
Sodium	564mg	648mg
Zinc	13.9mg	18.62mg
Copper	0.148mg	0.213mg
Manganese	0.369mg	2.173mg
Selenium	6.5µg	14.6µg
Vitamin A	1852IU	2823IU
Vitamin A RAE	527µg	847µg
Vitamin E	0.7mg	0.45mg
Vitamin D	148IU	156IU
Vitamin D	3.7µg	3.9µg
Vitamin C	22.2mg	26.6mg
Vitamin B1	1.4mg	1.737mg
Vitamin B2	1.6mg	1.723mg
Vitamin B3	18.5mg	25.3mg
Vitamin B5	0.388mg	0.439mg
Vitamin B6	1.852mg	3.01mg
Folate	370µg	741µg
Vitamin B12	5.6µg	6.8µg
Vitamin K	2.1µg	1.4µg
Trans Fat	0g	0.013g
Saturated Fat	1g	0.885g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.7g	1.586g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.1g	1.542g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		1.486g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.044g

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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

234%

318%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

148%

219%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.115g)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Sodium?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)