Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Lucky Charms Cereal and Popcorn
- Popcorn contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese than Lucky Charms Cereal.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lucky Charms Cereal is 283% higher.
- Popcorn has 85 times less Vitamin A RAE than Lucky Charms Cereal. Lucky Charms Cereal has 847µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Popcorn has 10µg.
Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.
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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.
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Calcium
+6100%
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Iron
+598.1%
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Zinc
+504.5%
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Manganese
+95.2%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Magnesium
+94.6%
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Phosphorus
+23.9%
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Potassium
+48.2%
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Sodium
-98.8%
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Copper
+23%
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Calcium
+6100%
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Iron
+598.1%
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Zinc
+504.5%
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Manganese
+95.2%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Magnesium
+94.6%
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Phosphorus
+23.9%
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Potassium
+48.2%
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Sodium
-98.8%
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Copper
+23%
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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Vitamin A
+1340.3%
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Vitamin E
+55.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1570.2%
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Vitamin B2
+1975.9%
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Vitamin B3
+996.2%
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Vitamin B6
+1817.2%
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Folate
+2290.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+16.7%
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Vitamin B5
+16.2%
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Vitamin A
+1340.3%
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Vitamin E
+55.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1570.2%
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Vitamin B2
+1975.9%
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Vitamin B3
+996.2%
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Vitamin B6
+1817.2%
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Folate
+2290.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+16.7%
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Vitamin B5
+16.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+10.6%
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Water
+25%
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Other
+59.9%
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Protein
+68.7%
Equal in Fats - 4.54
Equal in Carbs - 77.78
Protein:
7.67 g
Fats:
5.02 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
4.15 g
Other:
2.27 g
Protein:
12.94 g
Fats:
4.54 g
Carbs:
77.78 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
1.42 g
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Fats
+10.6%
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Water
+25%
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Other
+59.9%
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Protein
+68.7%
Equal in Fats - 4.54
Equal in Carbs - 77.78
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+66.9%
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Saturated Fat
-28%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+50.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.542 g
Saturated Fat:
0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.318 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+66.9%
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Saturated Fat
-28%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+50.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+3913.9%
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Glucose
+6614.3%
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Fructose
+1042.9%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Starch
+46.4%
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
Starch:
54.4 g
Sucrose:
0.72 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
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0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+3913.9%
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Glucose
+6614.3%
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Fructose
+1042.9%
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Maltose
+∞%
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+46.4%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 75.89g | 63.28g |
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| Protein | 7.67g | 12.94g |
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| Fats | 5.02g | 4.54g |
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| Carbs | 80.89g | 77.78g |
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| Calories | 380kcal | 387kcal |
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| Starch | 37.17g | 54.4g |
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| Fructose | 0.8g | 0.07g |
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| Sugar | 36.13g | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 5g | 14.5g |
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| Calcium | 434mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 22.27mg | 3.19mg |
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| Magnesium | 74mg | 144mg |
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| Phosphorus | 289mg | 358mg |
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| Potassium | 222mg | 329mg |
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| Sodium | 648mg | 8mg |
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| Zinc | 18.62mg | 3.08mg |
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| Copper | 0.213mg | 0.262mg |
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| Manganese | 2.173mg | 1.113mg |
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| Selenium | 14.6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2823IU | 196IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 847µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 156IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 3.9µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.737mg | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.723mg | 0.083mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 25.3mg | 2.308mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.439mg | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 3.01mg | 0.157mg |
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| Folate | 741µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.8µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg |
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| Threonine | 0.452mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.252mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg |
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| Valine | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.367mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.013g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.885g | 0.637g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.586g | 0.95g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.542g | 2.318g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.486g |
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| 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
219%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.