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 RAE, and Calcium.
Daily need coverage for Iron from 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.

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.

Granola

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains less Sodium -60.3%

Contains more Copper +181.7%

Contains more Selenium +18.5%

Contains more Calcium +1215.2%

Contains more Iron +501.9%

Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%

Contains more Zinc +141.8%

Equal in Magnesium - 74

Equal in Potassium - 222

Granola

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains less Sodium -60.3%

Contains more Copper +181.7%

Contains more Selenium +18.5%

Contains more Calcium +1215.2%

Contains more Iron +501.9%

Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%

Contains more Zinc +141.8%

Equal in Magnesium - 74

Equal in Potassium - 222

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.

Granola

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +440%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%

Contains more Folate +10.1%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.5%

Contains more Vitamin A +84.4%

Contains more Vitamin D +85.7%

Contains more Vitamin C +343.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +148%

Equal in Folate - 741

Equal in Vitamin K - 1.4

Granola

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +440%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%

Contains more Folate +10.1%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.5%

Contains more Vitamin A +84.4%

Contains more Vitamin D +85.7%

Contains more Vitamin C +343.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +148%

Equal in Folate - 741

Equal in Vitamin K - 1.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Granola

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Protein +13.4%

Contains more Fats +13.5%

Contains more Water +18.6%

Contains more Other +89.2%

Equal in Carbs - 80.89

Granola

Protein: 8.7 g

Fats: 5.7 g

Carbs: 80.9 g

Water: 3.5 g

Other: 1.2 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 Protein +13.4%

Contains more Fats +13.5%

Contains more Water +18.6%

Contains more Other +89.2%

Equal in Carbs - 80.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Granola

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.6%

Contains less Saturated Fat -36.3%

Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.542

Granola

Saturated Fat: 1.39 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g

Lucky Charms Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.885 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.6%

Contains less Saturated Fat -36.3%

Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.542

Comparison summary table

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


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

322%

318%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

85%

219%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.505g)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Granola is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.83g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)

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 ($)