Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Lucky Charms Cereal and Arepa
- Arepa has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin A, and Calcium.
- Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 283% more than Arepa.
- Arepa contains 41 times less Vitamin B2 than Lucky Charms Cereal. Lucky Charms Cereal contains 1.723mg of Vitamin B2, while Arepa contains 0.042mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +174.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +387.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +152.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2041.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +610% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2227.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1773.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +139.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1225.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2381.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +4002.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2749.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2713.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +265.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.67 g
Fats:
5.02 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
4.15 g
Other:
2.27 g
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1124.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~5.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.542 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.989 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~1.514g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.41 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +8657.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +322% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 219kcal |
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| Protein | 7.67g | 5.48g |
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| Fats | 5.02g | 5.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 26.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 75.89g | 34.54g |
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| Carbs | 80.89g | 37.14g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 156IU |
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| Magnesium | 74mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 434mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 222mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 22.27mg | 1.04mg |
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| Sugar | 36.13g | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 5g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.213mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 18.62mg | 0.8mg |
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| Starch | 37.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 289mg | 117mg |
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| Sodium | 648mg | 270mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2823IU | 213IU |
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| Vitamin A | 847µg | 61µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.9µg |
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| Manganese | 2.173mg | 0.116mg |
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| Selenium | 14.6µg | 6.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.737mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.723mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 25.3mg | 0.888mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.439mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 3.01mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.8µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 3.5µg |
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| Folate | 741µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.013g | 0.157g |
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| Choline | 16.1mg | 4.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.885g | 2.902g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.586g | 1.514g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.542g | 0.989g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg |
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| Valine | 0.276mg |
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| Histidine | 0.166mg |
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| Fructose | 0.8g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.486g | 0.825g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
219%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.017g)
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?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)