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Granola vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are granola and lucky Charms Cereal different?

  • Granola is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and copper; however, lucky Charms Cereal is richer in iron, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for lucky Charms Cereal is 232% higher.
  • Granola contains 3 times more Copper than lucky Charms Cereal. While granola contains 0.6mg of Copper, lucky Charms Cereal contains only 0.213mg.
  • Granola has a lower glycemic index (53) than lucky Charms Cereal (69).

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 9.9% 19% 139% 200% 210% 98% 34% 0% 94%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 53% 130% 20% 835% 71% 508% 124% 85% 283% 80%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1215.2%
Contains more IronIron +501.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~74mg
~equal in Potassium ~222mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 92% 49% 63% 190% 201% 191% 0% 942% 1500% 3.3% 612% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 169% 9% 117% 434% 398% 474% 26% 695% 850% 3.5% 556% 8.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +76.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +343.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.4µg
~equal in Folate ~741µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 ProteinProtein +13.4%
Contains more FatsFats +13.5%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +89.2%
~equal in Carbs ~80.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.6 g
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.542 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.542g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Calories 389kcal 380kcal Granola
Protein 8.7g 7.67g Granola
Fats 5.7g 5.02g Granola
Vitamin C 6mg 26.6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Net carbs 73.9g 75.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Carbs 80.9g 80.89g Granola
Vitamin D 82IU 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 68mg 74mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 33mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 215mg 222mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 3.7mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 28.3g 36.13g Granola
Fiber 7g 5g Granola
Copper 0.6mg 0.213mg Granola
Zinc 7.7mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 228mg 289mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 257mg 648mg Granola
Vitamin A 1531IU 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A 459µg 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 2.43mg 0.45mg Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 17.3µg 14.6µg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.439mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 3.01mg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 6.8µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.4µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 816µg 741µg Granola
Trans Fat 0g 0.013g Granola
Choline 22.6mg 16.1mg Granola
Saturated Fat 1.39g 0.885g Lucky Charms Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 1.586g Granola
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 1.542g Granola
Fructose 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.486g Lucky Charms Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola Lucky Charms Cereal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
298%
Granola
295%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
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 lower in Saturated Fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.505g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola
Granola is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.