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Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Kellogg's Corn Flakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lucky Charms Cereal and Kellogg's Corn Flakes

  • Lucky Charms Cereal is richer in Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1, while Kellogg's Corn Flakes are higher in Iron.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily Zinc needs 160% more than Kellogg's Corn Flakes.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal has 87 times more Calcium than Kellogg's Corn Flakes. Lucky Charms Cereal has 434mg of Calcium, while Kellogg's Corn Flakes have 5mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes.

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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 Calcium +8580%
Contains more Magnesium +89.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +1762%
Contains more Manganese +1193.5%
Contains more Selenium +75.9%
Contains more Iron +29.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.198
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1084% 28% 44% 15% 96% 28% 66% 22% 46%
Contains more Calcium +8580%
Contains more Magnesium +89.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +1762%
Contains more Manganese +1193.5%
Contains more Selenium +75.9%
Contains more Iron +29.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.198

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.2%
Contains more Folate +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.6
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 108% 3% 108% 70% 335% 351% 336% 14% 414% 268% 625% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.2%
Contains more Folate +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1155%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +86.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.5
Equal in Carbs - 84.1
Equal in Water - 3.76
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
8% 84% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 84.1 g
Water: 3.76 g
Other: 4.24 g
Contains more Fats +1155%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +86.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.5
Equal in Carbs - 84.1
Equal in Water - 3.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2267.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +686.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
31% 18% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2267.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +686.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

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 Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lucky Charms Cereal Kellogg's Corn Flakes Opinion
Net carbs 75.89g 80.8g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Protein 7.67g 7.5g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fats 5.02g 0.4g Lucky Charms Cereal
Carbs 80.89g 84.1g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calories 380kcal 357kcal Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 36.13g 9.5g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Fiber 5g 3.3g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 434mg 5mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 22.27mg 28.9mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Magnesium 74mg 39mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 289mg 102mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 222mg 168mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 648mg 729mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Zinc 18.62mg 1mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.213mg 0.198mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 2.173mg 0.168mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 14.6µg 8.3µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A 2823IU 1786IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 847µg 490µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.12mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 156IU 143IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 3.9µg 3.6µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 26.6mg 21mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.737mg 1.34mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.723mg 1.52mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 25.3mg 17.9mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.439mg 0.229mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B6 3.01mg 1.79mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 741µg 357µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 6.8µg 5µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Tryptophan 0.045mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Threonine 0.227mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Isoleucine 0.25mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Leucine 1.044mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Lysine 0.079mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Methionine 0.136mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Phenylalanine 0.374mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Valine 0.306mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Histidine 0.17mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Trans Fat 0.013g 0g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Saturated Fat 0.885g 0.116g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.586g 0.067g Lucky Charms Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.542g 0.196g 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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is better in case of low diet
Lucky Charms Cereal Kellogg's Corn Flakes
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
219%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal
143%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.769g)
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 ($)
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