Kellogg's Special K vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Kellogg's Special K and Lucky Charms Cereal?
- Kellogg's Special K is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin E , Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin C, yet Lucky Charms Cereal is higher in Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 525% more.
- Kellogg's Special K has 34 times more Vitamin E than Lucky Charms Cereal. While Kellogg's Special K has 15.3mg of Vitamin E , Lucky Charms Cereal has only 0.45mg.
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS types 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +25.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +276% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +516.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1787% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +318.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2598.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +502.1% |
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 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +3300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +185.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +69.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.79 g
Fats:
1.79 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
4.02 g
Protein:
7.67 g
Fats:
5.02 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
4.15 g
Other:
2.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +180.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 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 | -54.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +428.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +285.5% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 377kcal | 380kcal |
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| Protein | 17.79g | 7.67g |
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| Fats | 1.79g | 5.02g |
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| Vitamin C | 68mg | 26.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 72g | 75.89g |
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| Carbs | 73.4g | 80.89g |
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| Vitamin D | 134IU | 156IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 74mg |
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| Calcium | 23mg | 434mg |
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| Potassium | 53mg | 222mg |
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| Iron | 28mg | 22.27mg |
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| Sugar | 12.69g | 36.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 5g |
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| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.213mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 18.62mg |
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| Starch | 37.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 48mg | 289mg |
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| Sodium | 667mg | 648mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1667IU | 2823IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 500µg | 847µg |
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| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 3.9µg |
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| Manganese | 2.173mg |
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| Selenium | 54.9µg | 14.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 1.737mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 1.723mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 25.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.439mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 3.01mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 6.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.4µg |
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| Folate | 1290µg | 741µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.013g |
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| Choline | 11mg | 16.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 0.885g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 1.586g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.542g |
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| Fructose | 0.8g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.486g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
531%
295%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
219%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lucky Charms Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.485g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (69)
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.