Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Lucky Charms Cereal and Kellogg's Special K?
- Lucky Charms Cereal is higher in Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamin A, yet Kellogg's Special K is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin E, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin C.
- Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 525% more.
- Lucky Charms Cereal has 27 times more Zinc than Kellogg's Special K. While Lucky Charms Cereal has 18.62mg of Zinc, Kellogg's Special K has only 0.69mg.
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +516.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1787% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +318.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2598.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +502.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +276% |
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 AVitamin A | +69.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +185.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +74.1% |
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:
17.79 g
Fats:
1.79 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
4.02 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +180.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.1% |
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Carbs
~73.4g
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
0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +428.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +285.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 377kcal |
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| Protein | 7.67g | 17.79g |
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| Fats | 5.02g | 1.79g |
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| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 68mg |
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| Net carbs | 75.89g | 72g |
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| Carbs | 80.89g | 73.4g |
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| Vitamin D | 156IU | 134IU |
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| Magnesium | 74mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 434mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 222mg | 53mg |
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| Iron | 22.27mg | 28mg |
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| Sugar | 36.13g | 12.69g |
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| Fiber | 5g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.213mg | 0.179mg |
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| Zinc | 18.62mg | 0.69mg |
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| Starch | 37.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 289mg | 48mg |
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| Sodium | 648mg | 667mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2823IU | 1667IU |
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| Vitamin A | 847µg | 500µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 15.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.9µg | 3.3µg |
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| Manganese | 2.173mg |
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| Selenium | 14.6µg | 54.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.737mg | 1.69mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.723mg | 1.91mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 25.3mg | 22.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.439mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 3.01mg | 6.44mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.8µg | 19.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 741µg | 1290µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.013g | 0g |
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| Choline | 16.1mg | 11mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.885g | 0.4g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.586g | 0.3g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.542g | 0.4g |
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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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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
531%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
219%
156%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lucky Charms Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.485g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (69)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.