Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Kellogg's Apple Jacks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lucky Charms Cereal and Kellogg's Apple Jacks

The amount of Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B6, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1 in Lucky Charms Cereal is higher than in Kellogg's Apple Jacks.
Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily need of Zinc 120% more than Kellogg's Apple Jacks.
Lucky Charms Cereal contains 36 times more Calcium than Kellogg's Apple Jacks. While Lucky Charms Cereal contains 434mg of Calcium, Kellogg's Apple Jacks contain only 12mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S APPLE JACKS.

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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

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Contains more Calcium +3516.7%

Contains more Iron +38.3%

Contains more Magnesium +155.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +312.9%

Contains more Potassium +98.2%

Contains more Zinc +244.8%

Contains more Copper +117.3%

Contains more Manganese +335.5%

Contains more Selenium +160.7%

Contains less Sodium -28.1%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Contains more Calcium +3516.7%

Contains more Iron +38.3%

Contains more Magnesium +155.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +312.9%

Contains more Potassium +98.2%

Contains more Zinc +244.8%

Contains more Copper +117.3%

Contains more Manganese +335.5%

Contains more Selenium +160.7%

Contains less Sodium -28.1%

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

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Contains more Vitamin A +58.1%

Contains more Vitamin E +275%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.2%

Contains more Folate +107.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +250%

Contains more Vitamin C +103%

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.6

Lucky Charms Cereal

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Contains more Vitamin A +58.1%

Contains more Vitamin E +275%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.2%

Contains more Folate +107.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +250%

Contains more Vitamin C +103%

Equal in Vitamin D - 3.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Contains more Protein +50.4%

Contains more Fats +47.6%

Contains more Water +66%

Contains more Other +183.8%

Equal in Carbs - 88.2

Lucky Charms Cereal

Protein: 7.67 g

Fats: 5.02 g

Carbs: 80.89 g

Water: 4.15 g

Other: 2.27 g

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Protein: 5.1 g

Fats: 3.4 g

Carbs: 88.2 g

Water: 2.5 g

Other: 0.8 g

Contains more Protein +50.4%

Contains more Fats +47.6%

Contains more Water +66%

Contains more Other +183.8%

Equal in Carbs - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.3%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.885 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g

Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Saturated Fat: 1.9 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.3%

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	78.9g
Protein	7.67g	5.1g
Fats	5.02g	3.4g
Carbs	80.89g	88.2g
Calories	380kcal	375kcal
Starch	37.17g
Fructose	0.8g
Sugar	36.13g	43.7g
Fiber	5g	9.3g
Calcium	434mg	12mg
Iron	22.27mg	16.1mg
Magnesium	74mg	29mg
Phosphorus	289mg	70mg
Potassium	222mg	112mg
Sodium	648mg	466mg
Zinc	18.62mg	5.4mg
Copper	0.213mg	0.098mg
Manganese	2.173mg	0.499mg
Selenium	14.6µg	5.6µg
Vitamin A	2823IU	1786IU
Vitamin A RAE	847µg	527µg
Vitamin E	0.45mg	0.12mg
Vitamin D	156IU	143IU
Vitamin D	3.9µg	3.6µg
Vitamin C	26.6mg	54mg
Vitamin B1	1.737mg	1.34mg
Vitamin B2	1.723mg	1.52mg
Vitamin B3	25.3mg	17.9mg
Vitamin B5	0.439mg	0.345mg
Vitamin B6	3.01mg	1.79mg
Folate	741µg	357µg
Vitamin B12	6.8µg	5.4µg
Vitamin K	1.4µg	0.4µg
Tryptophan		0.06mg
Threonine		0.18mg
Isoleucine		0.192mg
Leucine		0.468mg
Lysine		0.132mg
Methionine		0.084mg
Phenylalanine		0.252mg
Valine		0.264mg
Histidine		0.144mg
Trans Fat	0.013g	0g
Saturated Fat	0.885g	1.9g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.586g	0.6g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.542g	0.9g
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%

233%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

219%

100%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.57g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.015g)

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?

Kellogg's Apple Jacks contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kellogg's Apple Jacks 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 ($)