Kellogg's Corn Flakes vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kellogg's Corn Flakes and lucky Charms Cereal
- Kellogg's Corn Flakes are richer in iron, while lucky Charms Cereal is higher in zinc, folate, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
- Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily zinc needs 160% more than kellogg's Corn Flakes.
- Kellogg's Corn Flakes have a higher glycemic index (80) than lucky Charms Cereal (69).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes 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 IronIron | +29.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8580% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1762% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +183.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1193.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75.9% |
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 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +72.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +107.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.5 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
84.1 g
Water:
3.76 g
Other:
4.24 g
Protein:
7.67 g
Fats:
5.02 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
4.15 g
Other:
2.27 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1155% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.67g
~equal in
Carbs
~80.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.116 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.196 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 | -86.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2267.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +686.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 1mg | 18.62mg | 160% |
| Folate | 357µg | 741µg | 96% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.79mg | 3.01mg | 94% |
| Manganese | 0.168mg | 2.173mg | 87% |
| Iron | 28.9mg | 22.27mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5µg | 6.8µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B3 | 17.9mg | 25.3mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 434mg | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 490µg | 847µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.34mg | 1.737mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 289mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.52mg | 1.723mg | 16% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 14.6µg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.196g | 1.542g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 74mg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 5.02g | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 5g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 26.6mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 1.586g | 4% |
| Sodium | 729mg | 648mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.229mg | 0.439mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.116g | 0.885g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 143IU | 156IU | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 3.6µg | 3.9µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 222mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.8g | 1% | |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 16.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 380kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 84.1g | 80.89g | 1% |
| Protein | 7.5g | 7.67g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 80.8g | 75.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.5g | 36.13g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 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
203%
299%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
219%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lucky Charms Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.769g)
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 ($)