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 B1,2, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin A, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +488.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
3.7 g
Protein:
7.67 g
Fats:
5.02 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
4.15 g
Other:
2.27 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +63% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +130.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~5.02g
~equal in
Carbs
~80.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.1 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.885 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.542 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~1.586g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 370µg | 741µg | 93% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.852mg | 3.01mg | 89% |
| Manganese | 0.369mg | 2.173mg | 78% |
| Iron | 16.7mg | 22.27mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 6.8µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 25.3mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 13.9mg | 18.62mg | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 527µg | 847µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 1.737mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 6.5µg | 14.6µg | 15% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 289mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 1.723mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.213mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 370mg | 434mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 26.6mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | 1.542g | 4% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 648mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 74mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.6g | 7.67g | 4% |
| Fiber | 5.7g | 5g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 0.439mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 3.9µg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.2mg | 16.1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 222mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 148IU | 156IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 80.89g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.8g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 0.885g | 1% |
| Calories | 383kcal | 380kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 5.2g | 5.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 78g | 75.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.2g | 36.13g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.7g | 1.586g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.486g | N/A |
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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
217%
299%
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?
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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 ($)