Kellogg's Froot Loops vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kellogg's Froot Loops and Lucky Charms Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal is richer than Kellogg's Froot Loops in Zinc, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1.
Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily Zinc needs 122% more than Kellogg's Froot Loops.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROOT LOOPS 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 Froot Loops

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains less Sodium -27.6%

Contains more Calcium +4240%

Contains more Iron +43.7%

Contains more Magnesium +138.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +290.5%

Contains more Potassium +89.7%

Contains more Zinc +258.1%

Contains more Copper +139.3%

Contains more Manganese +288%

Contains more Selenium +147.5%

Kellogg's Froot Loops

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains less Sodium -27.6%

Contains more Calcium +4240%

Contains more Iron +43.7%

Contains more Magnesium +138.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +290.5%

Contains more Potassium +89.7%

Contains more Zinc +258.1%

Contains more Copper +139.3%

Contains more Manganese +288%

Contains more Selenium +147.5%

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 Froot Loops

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin C +95.5%

Contains more Vitamin A +63.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +200%

Contains more Vitamin D +11.4%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.1%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%

Contains more Folate +114.8%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.8%

Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%

Kellogg's Froot Loops

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin C +95.5%

Contains more Vitamin A +63.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +200%

Contains more Vitamin D +11.4%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.1%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%

Contains more Folate +114.8%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.8%

Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Froot Loops

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Protein +44.7%

Contains more Fats +47.6%

Contains more Water +66%

Contains more Other +183.8%

Equal in Carbs - 80.89

Kellogg's Froot Loops

Protein: 5.3 g

Fats: 3.4 g

Carbs: 88 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 +44.7%

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 Froot Loops

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.3%

Kellogg's Froot Loops

Saturated Fat: 1.8 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 -50.8%

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 Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index	Equal
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	78.7g	75.89g
Protein	5.3g	7.67g
Fats	3.4g	5.02g
Carbs	88g	80.89g
Calories	375kcal	380kcal
Starch		37.17g
Fructose		0.8g
Sugar	41.7g	36.13g
Fiber	9.3g	5g
Calcium	10mg	434mg
Iron	15.5mg	22.27mg
Magnesium	31mg	74mg
Phosphorus	74mg	289mg
Potassium	117mg	222mg
Sodium	469mg	648mg
Zinc	5.2mg	18.62mg
Copper	0.089mg	0.213mg
Manganese	0.56mg	2.173mg
Selenium	5.9µg	14.6µg
Vitamin A	1724IU	2823IU
Vitamin A RAE	501µg	847µg
Vitamin E	0.15mg	0.45mg
Vitamin D	138IU	156IU
Vitamin D	3.5µg	3.9µg
Vitamin C	52mg	26.6mg
Vitamin B1	1.29mg	1.737mg
Vitamin B2	1.47mg	1.723mg
Vitamin B3	17.2mg	25.3mg
Vitamin B5	0.347mg	0.439mg
Vitamin B6	1.72mg	3.01mg
Folate	345µg	741µg
Vitamin B12	5.2µg	6.8µg
Vitamin K	0.3µg	1.4µg
Tryptophan	0.089mg
Threonine	0.167mg
Isoleucine	0.156mg
Leucine	0.435mg
Lysine	0.1mg
Methionine	0.078mg
Phenylalanine	0.245mg
Valine	0.201mg
Histidine	0.1mg
Trans Fat	0g	0.013g
Saturated Fat	1.8g	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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Low Fats diet
Low Carbs diet
Low Calories diet
Low Glycemic Index diet	Equal

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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

225%

318%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

99%

219%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.57g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.915g)

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 Froot Loops contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

The foods have equal glycemic indexes (69)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)