Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Cocoa Krispies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lucky Charms Cereal and Cocoa Krispies

Lucky Charms Cereal has more Zinc, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Cocoa Krispies has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin A RAE.
Daily need coverage for Zinc from Lucky Charms Cereal is 124% higher.
Cocoa Krispies have 2 times less Folate than Lucky Charms Cereal. Lucky Charms Cereal has 741µg of Folate, while Cocoa Krispies have 323µg.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES.

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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

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Calcium +241.7%

Contains more Iron +53.6%

Contains more Magnesium +94.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +183.3%

Contains more Potassium +12.7%

Contains more Zinc +272.4%

Contains more Manganese +97.5%

Contains less Sodium -34.6%

Contains more Copper +55.9%

Contains more Selenium +10.3%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Calcium +241.7%

Contains more Iron +53.6%

Contains more Magnesium +94.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +183.3%

Contains more Potassium +12.7%

Contains more Zinc +272.4%

Contains more Manganese +97.5%

Contains less Sodium -34.6%

Contains more Copper +55.9%

Contains more Selenium +10.3%

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.

Lucky Charms Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.1%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%

Contains more Folate +129.4%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.7%

Contains more Vitamin K +1300%

Contains more Vitamin A +42.8%

Contains more Vitamin E +2300%

Contains more Vitamin D +23.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +80.5%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.1%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%

Contains more Folate +129.4%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.7%

Contains more Vitamin K +1300%

Contains more Vitamin A +42.8%

Contains more Vitamin E +2300%

Contains more Vitamin D +23.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +80.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Protein +66.7%

Contains more Fats +85.9%

Contains more Water +47.7%

Contains more Other +14.1%

Equal in Carbs - 87.9

Lucky Charms Cereal

Protein: 7.67 g

Fats: 5.02 g

Carbs: 80.89 g

Water: 4.15 g

Other: 2.27 g

Cocoa Krispies

Protein: 4.6 g

Fats: 2.7 g

Carbs: 87.9 g

Water: 2.81 g

Other: 1.99 g

Contains more Protein +66.7%

Contains more Fats +85.9%

Contains more Water +47.7%

Contains more Other +14.1%

Equal in Carbs - 87.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +428.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1442%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.885 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g

Cocoa Krispies

Saturated Fat: 2.1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +428.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1442%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Cocoa Krispies

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Starch +17.8%

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

Cocoa Krispies

Starch: 43.8 g

Sucrose: 0 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Starch +17.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	75.89g	86.5g
Protein	7.67g	4.6g
Fats	5.02g	2.7g
Carbs	80.89g	87.9g
Calories	380kcal	389kcal
Starch	37.17g	43.8g
Fructose	0.8g
Sugar	36.13g	38.6g
Fiber	5g	1.4g
Calcium	434mg	127mg
Iron	22.27mg	14.5mg
Magnesium	74mg	38mg
Phosphorus	289mg	102mg
Potassium	222mg	197mg
Sodium	648mg	424mg
Zinc	18.62mg	5mg
Copper	0.213mg	0.332mg
Manganese	2.173mg	1.1mg
Selenium	14.6µg	16.1µg
Vitamin A	2823IU	4032IU
Vitamin A RAE	847µg	1210µg
Vitamin E	0.45mg	10.8mg
Vitamin D	156IU	194IU
Vitamin D	3.9µg	4.8µg
Vitamin C	26.6mg	48mg
Vitamin B1	1.737mg	1.21mg
Vitamin B2	1.723mg	1.37mg
Vitamin B3	25.3mg	16.1mg
Vitamin B5	0.439mg	0.249mg
Vitamin B6	3.01mg	1.61mg
Folate	741µg	323µg
Vitamin B12	6.8µg	4.8µg
Vitamin K	1.4µg	0.1µg
Tryptophan		0.08mg
Threonine		0.16mg
Isoleucine		0.16mg
Leucine		0.34mg
Lysine		0.13mg
Methionine		0.09mg
Phenylalanine		0.23mg
Valine		0.24mg
Histidine		0.09mg
Trans Fat	0.013g	0g
Saturated Fat	0.885g	2.1g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.586g	0.3g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.542g	0.1g
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%

243%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

219%

120%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.47g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.215g)

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 contains less Sodium?

Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)

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 ($)