Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lucky Charms Cereal and Granola different?

Lucky Charms Cereal is higher in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, however, Granola is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
Daily need coverage for Iron from Lucky Charms Cereal is 232% higher.
Lucky Charms Cereal contains 13 times more Calcium than Granola. While Lucky Charms Cereal contains 434mg of Calcium, Granola contains only 33mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins are the varieties used 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

Granola

Contains more Calcium +1215.2%

Contains more Iron +501.9%

Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%

Contains more Zinc +141.8%

Contains less Sodium -60.3%

Contains more Copper +181.7%

Contains more Selenium +18.5%

Equal in Magnesium - 68

Equal in Potassium - 215

Lucky Charms Cereal

Granola

Contains more Calcium +1215.2%

Contains more Iron +501.9%

Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%

Contains more Zinc +141.8%

Contains less Sodium -60.3%

Contains more Copper +181.7%

Contains more Selenium +18.5%

Equal in Magnesium - 68

Equal in Potassium - 215

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

Granola

Contains more Vitamin A +84.4%

Contains more Vitamin D +85.7%

Contains more Vitamin C +343.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +148%

Contains more Vitamin E +440%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%

Contains more Folate +10.1%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.5%

Equal in Vitamin K - 1.3

Lucky Charms Cereal

Granola

Contains more Vitamin A +84.4%

Contains more Vitamin D +85.7%

Contains more Vitamin C +343.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +148%

Contains more Vitamin E +440%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%

Contains more Folate +10.1%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.5%

Equal in Vitamin K - 1.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Granola

Contains more Water +18.6%

Contains more Other +89.2%

Contains more Protein +13.4%

Contains more Fats +13.5%

Equal in Carbs - 80.9

Lucky Charms Cereal

Protein: 7.67 g

Fats: 5.02 g

Carbs: 80.89 g

Water: 4.15 g

Other: 2.27 g

Granola

Protein: 8.7 g

Fats: 5.7 g

Carbs: 80.9 g

Water: 3.5 g

Other: 1.2 g

Contains more Water +18.6%

Contains more Other +89.2%

Contains more Protein +13.4%

Contains more Fats +13.5%

Equal in Carbs - 80.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Granola

Contains less Saturated Fat -36.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.6%

Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.6

Lucky Charms Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.885 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g

Granola

Saturated Fat: 1.39 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -36.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.6%

Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.6

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Rich in minerals
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar
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	73.9g
Protein	7.67g	8.7g
Fats	5.02g	5.7g
Carbs	80.89g	80.9g
Calories	380kcal	389kcal
Starch	37.17g
Fructose	0.8g
Sugar	36.13g	28.3g
Fiber	5g	7g
Calcium	434mg	33mg
Iron	22.27mg	3.7mg
Magnesium	74mg	68mg
Phosphorus	289mg	228mg
Potassium	222mg	215mg
Sodium	648mg	257mg
Zinc	18.62mg	7.7mg
Copper	0.213mg	0.6mg
Manganese	2.173mg
Selenium	14.6µg	17.3µg
Vitamin A	2823IU	1531IU
Vitamin A RAE	847µg	459µg
Vitamin E	0.45mg	2.43mg
Vitamin D	156IU	82IU
Vitamin D	3.9µg	2.1µg
Vitamin C	26.6mg	6mg
Vitamin B1	1.737mg	0.76mg
Vitamin B2	1.723mg	0.87mg
Vitamin B3	25.3mg	10.2mg
Vitamin B5	0.439mg
Vitamin B6	3.01mg	4.08mg
Folate	741µg	816µg
Vitamin B12	6.8µg	12µg
Vitamin K	1.4µg	1.3µg
Trans Fat	0.013g	0g
Saturated Fat	0.885g	1.39g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.586g	2.5g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.542g	1.6g
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%

322%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

219%

85%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.505g)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Granola is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.83g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)

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 ($)