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Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lucky Charms Cereal and Cream of Wheat?

  • Lucky Charms Cereal is richer than Cream of Wheat in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 283% more.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt types in this article.

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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
Lucky Charms Cereal
9
:
1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Calcium +578.1%
Contains more Iron +349%
Contains more Magnesium +1133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1505.6%
Contains more Potassium +1010%
Contains more Zinc +10852.9%
Contains more Copper +395.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +317.1%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Cream of Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Calcium +578.1%
Contains more Iron +349%
Contains more Magnesium +1133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1505.6%
Contains more Potassium +1010%
Contains more Zinc +10852.9%
Contains more Copper +395.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +317.1%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%

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
Lucky Charms Cereal
12
:
0
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +2150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +648.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +720.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +874.1%
Contains more Folate +1095.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 170% 10% 117% 89% 435% 398% 475% 27% 695% 556% 851% 4%
Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +2150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +648.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +720.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +874.1%
Contains more Folate +1095.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
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1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Protein +316.8%
Contains more Fats +1991.7%
Contains more Carbs +518.4%
Contains more Other +415.9%
Contains more Water +1933.7%
Lucky Charms Cereal
8% 5% 81% 4% 2%
Protein: 7.67 g
Fats: 5.02 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 4.15 g
Other: 2.27 g
Cream of Wheat
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +316.8%
Contains more Fats +1991.7%
Contains more Carbs +518.4%
Contains more Other +415.9%
Contains more Water +1933.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
2
:
1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4706.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1050.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Lucky Charms Cereal
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
Cream of Wheat
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4706.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1050.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
5
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0
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +41185.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Lucky Charms Cereal
51% 39% 6% 2%
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
Cream of Wheat
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +41185.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lucky Charms Cereal Cream of Wheat
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lucky Charms Cereal Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 75.89g 12.48g Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 7.67g 1.84g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fats 5.02g 0.24g Lucky Charms Cereal
Carbs 80.89g 13.08g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 380kcal 62kcal Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 36.13g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 5g 0.6g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 434mg 64mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 22.27mg 4.96mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 74mg 6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 289mg 18mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 222mg 20mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 648mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 18.62mg 0.17mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.213mg 0.043mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 2.173mg 0mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 14.6µg 3.5µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A 2823IU 773IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 847µg 232µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.02mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 26.6mg 0mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.737mg 0.232mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.723mg 0.21mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 25.3mg 3.093mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.439mg 0.082mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B6 3.01mg 0.309mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 741µg 62µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 6.8µg 0µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.1µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Tryptophan 0.025mg Cream of Wheat
Threonine 0.058mg Cream of Wheat
Isoleucine 0.08mg Cream of Wheat
Leucine 0.139mg Cream of Wheat
Lysine 0.047mg Cream of Wheat
Methionine 0.034mg Cream of Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Cream of Wheat
Valine 0.089mg Cream of Wheat
Histidine 0.042mg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.013g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.885g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.586g 0.033g Lucky Charms Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.542g 0.134g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.486g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Lucky Charms Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lucky Charms Cereal Cream of Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Lucky Charms Cereal
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.847g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.