Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and Lucky Charms Cereal different?

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, however, Lucky Charms Cereal is richer in Zinc, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
Daily need coverage for Zinc from Lucky Charms Cereal is 168% higher.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES 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.

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Iron +19.9%

Contains less Sodium -27.8%

Contains more Calcium +14366.7%

Contains more Magnesium +825%

Contains more Phosphorus +514.9%

Contains more Potassium +192.1%

Contains more Zinc +12313.3%

Contains more Copper +446.2%

Contains more Manganese +3850.9%

Contains more Selenium +342.4%

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Iron +19.9%

Contains less Sodium -27.8%

Contains more Calcium +14366.7%

Contains more Magnesium +825%

Contains more Phosphorus +514.9%

Contains more Potassium +192.1%

Contains more Zinc +12313.3%

Contains more Copper +446.2%

Contains more Manganese +3850.9%

Contains more Selenium +342.4%

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 Frosted Flakes Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin D +20.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.1%

Contains more Vitamin A +81.1%

Contains more Vitamin E +542.9%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.2%

Contains more Folate +94%

Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Equal in Vitamin C - 26.6

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.737

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.723

Equal in Vitamin B3 - 25.3

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin D +20.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.1%

Contains more Vitamin A +81.1%

Contains more Vitamin E +542.9%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.2%

Contains more Folate +94%

Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Equal in Vitamin C - 26.6

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 1.737

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.723

Equal in Vitamin B3 - 25.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Carbs +10.3%

Contains more Protein +93.7%

Contains more Fats +198.8%

Contains more Other +131.6%

Equal in Carbs - 80.89

Equal in Water - 4.15

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Protein: 3.96 g

Fats: 1.68 g

Carbs: 89.2 g

Water: 4.18 g

Other: 0.98 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 Carbs +10.3%

Contains more Protein +93.7%

Contains more Fats +198.8%

Contains more Other +131.6%

Equal in Carbs - 80.89

Equal in Water - 4.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains less Saturated Fat -49%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +498.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.5%

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.451 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g

Lucky Charms Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.885 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -49%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +498.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Starch +24%

Contains more Fructose +108.8%

Contains more Glucose +161.1%

Contains more Maltose +174.6%

Equal in Sucrose - 28.9

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Starch: 46.1 g

Sucrose: 31.33 g

Glucose: 1.8 g

Fructose: 1.67 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.63 g

Galactose: 0 g

Lucky Charms Cereal

Starch: 37.17 g

Sucrose: 28.9 g

Glucose: 4.7 g

Fructose: 0.8 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 1.73 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +24%

Contains more Fructose +108.8%

Contains more Glucose +161.1%

Contains more Maltose +174.6%

Equal in Sucrose - 28.9

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 Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	87g	75.89g
Protein	3.96g	7.67g
Fats	1.68g	5.02g
Carbs	89.2g	80.89g
Calories	369kcal	380kcal
Starch	46.1g	37.17g
Fructose	1.67g	0.8g
Sugar	35.43g	36.13g
Fiber	2.2g	5g
Calcium	3mg	434mg
Iron	26.7mg	22.27mg
Magnesium	8mg	74mg
Phosphorus	47mg	289mg
Potassium	76mg	222mg
Sodium	468mg	648mg
Zinc	0.15mg	18.62mg
Copper	0.039mg	0.213mg
Manganese	0.055mg	2.173mg
Selenium	3.3µg	14.6µg
Vitamin A	1559IU	2823IU
Vitamin A RAE	450µg	847µg
Vitamin E	0.07mg	0.45mg
Vitamin D	188IU	156IU
Vitamin D	4.7µg	3.9µg
Vitamin C	24.2mg	26.6mg
Vitamin B1	1.903mg	1.737mg
Vitamin B2	1.73mg	1.723mg
Vitamin B3	27.667mg	25.3mg
Vitamin B5	0.215mg	0.439mg
Vitamin B6	3.573mg	3.01mg
Folate	382µg	741µg
Vitamin B12	8.1µg	6.8µg
Vitamin K	0.2µg	1.4µg
Tryptophan	0.028mg
Threonine	0.13mg
Isoleucine	0.149mg
Leucine	0.633mg
Lysine	0.028mg
Methionine	0.065mg
Phenylalanine	0.223mg
Valine	0.195mg
Histidine	0.112mg
Trans Fat	0g	0.013g
Saturated Fat	0.451g	0.885g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.008g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.265g	1.586g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.669g	1.542g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	0.629g	1.486g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.032g	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

321%

318%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

114%

219%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.434g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

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 ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.