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.
- 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +94.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +241.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +272.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +183.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +129.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +80.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +23.1% |
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:
4.6 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
87.9 g
Water:
2.81 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.1% |
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Carbs
~87.9g
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
2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +428.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1442% |
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:
43.8 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +17.8% |
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 389kcal |
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| Protein | 7.67g | 4.6g |
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| Fats | 5.02g | 2.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 48mg |
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| Net carbs | 75.89g | 86.5g |
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| Carbs | 80.89g | 87.9g |
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| Vitamin D | 156IU | 194IU |
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| Magnesium | 74mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 434mg | 127mg |
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| Potassium | 222mg | 197mg |
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| Iron | 22.27mg | 14.5mg |
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| Sugar | 36.13g | 38.6g |
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| Fiber | 5g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.213mg | 0.332mg |
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| Zinc | 18.62mg | 5mg |
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| Starch | 37.17g | 43.8g |
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| Phosphorus | 289mg | 102mg |
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| Sodium | 648mg | 424mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2823IU | 4032IU |
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| Vitamin A | 847µg | 1210µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 10.8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.9µg | 4.8µg |
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| Manganese | 2.173mg | 1.1mg |
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| Selenium | 14.6µg | 16.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.737mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.723mg | 1.37mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 25.3mg | 16.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.439mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 3.01mg | 1.61mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.8µg | 4.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 741µg | 323µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.013g | 0g |
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| Choline | 16.1mg | 8.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.885g | 2.1g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.586g | 0.3g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.542g | 0.1g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg |
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| Threonine | 0.16mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.16mg |
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| Leucine | 0.34mg |
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| Lysine | 0.13mg |
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| Methionine | 0.09mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.23mg |
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| Valine | 0.24mg |
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| Histidine | 0.09mg |
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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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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%
224%
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)