Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lucky Charms Cereal and Bran cereal

Lucky Charms Cereal is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Bran cereal is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Phosphorus, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
Bran cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 692% higher.
Lucky Charms Cereal has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Bran cereal. While Lucky Charms Cereal has 25.3mg of Vitamin B3, Bran cereal has only 14.8mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original.

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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.

Lucky Charms Cereal

Bran cereal

Contains more Calcium +11.6%

Contains more Iron +26.5%

Contains more Zinc +50.2%

Contains more Selenium +55.3%

Contains more Magnesium +389.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +297.9%

Contains more Potassium +359.5%

Contains less Sodium -60.2%

Contains more Copper +388.3%

Contains more Manganese +241%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Bran cereal

Contains more Calcium +11.6%

Contains more Iron +26.5%

Contains more Zinc +50.2%

Contains more Selenium +55.3%

Contains more Magnesium +389.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +297.9%

Contains more Potassium +359.5%

Contains less Sodium -60.2%

Contains more Copper +388.3%

Contains more Manganese +241%

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.

Lucky Charms Cereal

Bran cereal

Contains more Vitamin A +61.6%

Contains more Vitamin C +33%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.9%

Contains more Vitamin E +164.4%

Contains more Vitamin D +10.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.7%

Contains more Folate +76.8%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +176.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Bran cereal

Contains more Vitamin A +61.6%

Contains more Vitamin C +33%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.9%

Contains more Vitamin E +164.4%

Contains more Vitamin D +10.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.7%

Contains more Folate +76.8%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +176.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Bran cereal

Contains more Water +95.8%

Contains more Protein +71.3%

Contains more Other +146.7%

Equal in Fats - 4.9

Equal in Carbs - 74.24

Lucky Charms Cereal

Protein: 7.67 g

Fats: 5.02 g

Carbs: 80.89 g

Water: 4.15 g

Other: 2.27 g

Bran cereal

Protein: 13.14 g

Fats: 4.9 g

Carbs: 74.24 g

Water: 2.12 g

Other: 5.6 g

Contains more Water +95.8%

Contains more Protein +71.3%

Contains more Other +146.7%

Equal in Fats - 4.9

Equal in Carbs - 74.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Bran cereal

Contains less Saturated Fat -19.5%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.7%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.885 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g

Bran cereal

Saturated Fat: 1.1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -19.5%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Bran cereal

Contains more Starch +70.5%

Contains more Sucrose +118.9%

Contains more Glucose +339.3%

Contains more Fructose +122.2%

Contains more Maltose +63.2%

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

Bran cereal

Starch: 21.8 g

Sucrose: 13.2 g

Glucose: 1.07 g

Fructose: 0.36 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 1.06 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +70.5%

Contains more Sucrose +118.9%

Contains more Glucose +339.3%

Contains more Fructose +122.2%

Contains more Maltose +63.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	75.89g	44.94g
Protein	7.67g	13.14g
Fats	5.02g	4.9g
Carbs	80.89g	74.24g
Calories	380kcal	259kcal
Starch	37.17g	21.8g
Fructose	0.8g	0.36g
Sugar	36.13g	15.69g
Fiber	5g	29.3g
Calcium	434mg	389mg
Iron	22.27mg	17.6mg
Magnesium	74mg	362mg
Phosphorus	289mg	1150mg
Potassium	222mg	1020mg
Sodium	648mg	258mg
Zinc	18.62mg	12.4mg
Copper	0.213mg	1.04mg
Manganese	2.173mg	7.41mg
Selenium	14.6µg	9.4µg
Vitamin A	2823IU	1747IU
Vitamin A RAE	847µg	522µg
Vitamin E	0.45mg	1.19mg
Vitamin D	156IU	170IU
Vitamin D	3.9µg	4.3µg
Vitamin C	26.6mg	20mg
Vitamin B1	1.737mg	2.27mg
Vitamin B2	1.723mg	2.71mg
Vitamin B3	25.3mg	14.8mg
Vitamin B5	0.439mg	1.06mg
Vitamin B6	3.01mg	12mg
Folate	741µg	1310µg
Vitamin B12	6.8µg	18.8µg
Vitamin K	1.4µg	5.2µg
Tryptophan		0.22mg
Threonine		0.38mg
Isoleucine		0.35mg
Leucine		0.7mg
Lysine		0.35mg
Methionine		0.17mg
Phenylalanine		0.48mg
Valine		0.52mg
Histidine		0.28mg
Trans Fat	0.013g	0g
Saturated Fat	0.885g	1.1g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.586g	0.89g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.542g	2g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	1.486g
Omega-3 - ALA	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

318%

664%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

219%

335%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Bran cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.44g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Bran cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins

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 minerals?

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