General Mills Trix Cereal vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are general Mills Trix Cereal and lucky Charms Cereal different?
- General Mills Trix Cereal is richer in vitamin B2, while lucky Charms Cereal is higher in folate, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily need for folate, 92% more than general Mills Trix Cereal.
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TRIX 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 SodiumSodium | -22.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +196% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.7% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +97.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.9 g
Fats:
3.79 g
Carbs:
86.19 g
Water:
1.89 g
Other:
3.23 g
Protein:
7.67 g
Fats:
5.02 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
4.15 g
Other:
2.27 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +119.6% |
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Carbs
~80.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.885 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.542 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.173mg | 94% | |
| Folate | 375µg | 741µg | 92% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.69µg | 6.8µg | 88% |
| Iron | 16.89mg | 22.27mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.18mg | 3.01mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B3 | 18.79mg | 25.3mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 14.1mg | 18.62mg | 41% |
| Vitamin A | 669µg | 847µg | 20% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Selenium | 6.5µg | 14.6µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 289mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.89mg | 1.723mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 434mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 74mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.6mg | 1.737mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.117mg | 0.213mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.439mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 26.6mg | 9% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 7.67g | 6% |
| Sodium | 500mg | 648mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 5g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 125IU | 156IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 3.1µg | 3.9µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.5g | 0.885g | 2% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 222mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 86.19g | 80.89g | 2% |
| Fats | 3.79g | 5.02g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.79g | 1.586g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.8g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.39g | 1.542g | 1% |
| Choline | 10.7mg | 16.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 380kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 82.29g | 75.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 32g | 36.13g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
| 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
224%
299%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
136%
219%
Comparison summary
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 is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Trix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.385g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Trix Cereal 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 ($)