Kellogg's Apple Jacks vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Kellogg's Apple Jacks and Lucky Charms Cereal

The amount of Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B6, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1 in Lucky Charms Cereal is higher than in Kellogg's Apple Jacks.
Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily need of Zinc 120% more than Kellogg's Apple Jacks.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S APPLE JACKS 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.

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains less Sodium -28.1%

Contains more Calcium +3516.7%

Contains more Iron +38.3%

Contains more Magnesium +155.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +312.9%

Contains more Potassium +98.2%

Contains more Zinc +244.8%

Contains more Copper +117.3%

Contains more Manganese +335.5%

Contains more Selenium +160.7%

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains less Sodium -28.1%

Contains more Calcium +3516.7%

Contains more Iron +38.3%

Contains more Magnesium +155.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +312.9%

Contains more Potassium +98.2%

Contains more Zinc +244.8%

Contains more Copper +117.3%

Contains more Manganese +335.5%

Contains more Selenium +160.7%

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.

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin C +103%

Contains more Vitamin A +58.1%

Contains more Vitamin E +275%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.2%

Contains more Folate +107.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +250%

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.9

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin C +103%

Contains more Vitamin A +58.1%

Contains more Vitamin E +275%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.2%

Contains more Folate +107.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +250%

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Protein +50.4%

Contains more Fats +47.6%

Contains more Water +66%

Contains more Other +183.8%

Equal in Carbs - 80.89

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Protein: 5.1 g

Fats: 3.4 g

Carbs: 88.2 g

Water: 2.5 g

Other: 0.8 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 +50.4%

Contains more Fats +47.6%

Contains more Water +66%

Contains more Other +183.8%

Equal in Carbs - 80.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.3%

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Saturated Fat: 1.9 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9 g

Lucky Charms Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.885 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.3%

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	78.9g	75.89g
Protein	5.1g	7.67g
Fats	3.4g	5.02g
Carbs	88.2g	80.89g
Calories	375kcal	380kcal
Starch		37.17g
Fructose		0.8g
Sugar	43.7g	36.13g
Fiber	9.3g	5g
Calcium	12mg	434mg
Iron	16.1mg	22.27mg
Magnesium	29mg	74mg
Phosphorus	70mg	289mg
Potassium	112mg	222mg
Sodium	466mg	648mg
Zinc	5.4mg	18.62mg
Copper	0.098mg	0.213mg
Manganese	0.499mg	2.173mg
Selenium	5.6µg	14.6µg
Vitamin A	1786IU	2823IU
Vitamin A RAE	527µg	847µg
Vitamin E	0.12mg	0.45mg
Vitamin D	143IU	156IU
Vitamin D	3.6µg	3.9µg
Vitamin C	54mg	26.6mg
Vitamin B1	1.34mg	1.737mg
Vitamin B2	1.52mg	1.723mg
Vitamin B3	17.9mg	25.3mg
Vitamin B5	0.345mg	0.439mg
Vitamin B6	1.79mg	3.01mg
Folate	357µg	741µg
Vitamin B12	5.4µg	6.8µg
Vitamin K	0.4µg	1.4µg
Tryptophan	0.06mg
Threonine	0.18mg
Isoleucine	0.192mg
Leucine	0.468mg
Lysine	0.132mg
Methionine	0.084mg
Phenylalanine	0.252mg
Valine	0.264mg
Histidine	0.144mg
Trans Fat	0g	0.013g
Saturated Fat	1.9g	0.885g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.6g	1.586g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.9g	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

233%

318%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

100%

219%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.57g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.015g)

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?

Kellogg's Apple Jacks contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kellogg's Apple Jacks 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 ($)