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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, calcium, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for lucky Charms Cereal is 168% higher.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has a lower glycemic index (55) than lucky Charms Cereal (69).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.9% 6.7% 1001% 13% 4.1% 20% 61% 7.2% 18%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 53% 130% 20% 835% 71% 508% 124% 85% 283% 80%
Contains more IronIron +19.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +825%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +446.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +12313.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +514.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3850.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 81% 150% 1.4% 71% 476% 399% 519% 13% 825% 1013% 0.5% 287% 1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 282% 9% 59% 434% 398% 474% 26% 695% 850% 3.5% 556% 8.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +94%
Contains more CholineCholine +747.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~26.6mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~1.737mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~1.723mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~25.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
8% 5% 81% 4% 2%
Protein: 7.67 g
Fats: 5.02 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 4.15 g
Other: 2.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.7%
Contains more FatsFats +198.8%
Contains more OtherOther +131.6%
~equal in Carbs ~80.89g
~equal in Water ~4.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 19% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.451 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.669 g
22% 40% 38%
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 -49%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +498.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 38% 2% 2%
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
51% 39% 6% 2%
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 StarchStarch +24%
Contains more FructoseFructose +108.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +161.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +174.6%
~equal in Sucrose ~28.9g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Lucky Charms Cereal
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Lucky Charms Cereal DV% diff.
Zinc 0.15mg 18.62mg 168%
Manganese 0.055mg 2.173mg 92%
Folate 382µg 741µg 90%
Iron 26.7mg 22.27mg 55%
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 6.8µg 54%
Vitamin A 450µg 847µg 44%
Calcium 3mg 434mg 43%
Vitamin B6 3.573mg 3.01mg 43%
Phosphorus 47mg 289mg 35%
Selenium 3.3µg 14.6µg 21%
Copper 0.039mg 0.213mg 19%
Magnesium 8mg 74mg 16%
Vitamin B3 27.667mg 25.3mg 15%
Vitamin B1 1.903mg 1.737mg 14%
Fiber 2.2g 5g 11%
Sodium 468mg 648mg 8%
Protein 3.96g 7.67g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 1.542g 6%
Fats 1.68g 5.02g 5%
Vitamin D 188IU 156IU 4%
Starch 46.1g 37.17g 4%
Vitamin D 4.7µg 3.9µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.439mg 4%
Potassium 76mg 222mg 4%
Choline 1.9mg 16.1mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.45mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.265g 1.586g 3%
Vitamin C 24.2mg 26.6mg 3%
Carbs 89.2g 80.89g 3%
Saturated fat 0.451g 0.885g 2%
Fructose 1.67g 0.8g 1%
Calories 369kcal 380kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 1.73mg 1.723mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 87g 75.89g N/A
Sugar 35.43g 36.13g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.013g N/A
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.13mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.149mg 0%
Leucine 0.633mg 0%
Lysine 0.028mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.223mg 0%
Valine 0.195mg 0%
Histidine 0.112mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g 1.486g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Lucky Charms Cereal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
295%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
299%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
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
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.
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