Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lucky Charms Cereal and Chinese fried rice
- Lucky Charms Cereal has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, folate, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin A than Chinese fried rice.
- Lucky Charms Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 283% more.
- Lucky Charms Cereal contains 124 times more folate than Chinese fried rice. Lucky Charms Cereal contains 741µg of folate, while Chinese fried rice contains 6µg.
- Chinese fried rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Chinese fried rice is 80, while the glycemic index of lucky Charms Cereal is 69.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat.
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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 | +640% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3516.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +192.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3274.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2486.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +466.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +401.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.3% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3750% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6526.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3871.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +9306.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +192.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
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:
4.05 g
Fats:
2.96 g
Carbs:
32.79 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
1.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1323.9% |
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
0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.111 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +144.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39% |
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:
30.8 g
Sucrose:
0.37 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +20.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +7710.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3515.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1500% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.8µg | 0µg | 283% |
| Iron | 22.27mg | 0.66mg | 270% |
| Vitamin B6 | 3.01mg | 0.032mg | 229% |
| Folate | 741µg | 6µg | 184% |
| Zinc | 18.62mg | 0.72mg | 163% |
| Vitamin B3 | 25.3mg | 0.637mg | 154% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.737mg | 0.015mg | 144% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.723mg | 0.026mg | 131% |
| Vitamin A | 847µg | 22µg | 92% |
| Manganese | 2.173mg | 0.433mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 434mg | 12mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 51mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 3.8mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 3.9µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 156IU | 0IU | 20% |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 32.79g | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 1.1g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 10mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.213mg | 0.095mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 14.6µg | 8.3µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 648mg | 387mg | 11% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 174kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.439mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 7.67g | 4.05g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 76mg | 4% |
| Fats | 5.02g | 2.96g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.542g | 1.111g | 3% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 30.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16.1mg | 5.5mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.885g | 0.54g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.586g | 0.649g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.8g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 2.8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.89g | 31.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 36.13g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.335mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.225mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | 0.111g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.486g | 0.981g | N/A |
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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
299%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
219%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)