Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lucky Charms Cereal and potato sticks
- Potato sticks have less vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, folate, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and manganese.
- Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 283% more than potato sticks.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Snacks, potato sticks.
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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 | +15.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2311.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +881.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1780.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +413.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +457.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1709.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1385.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +428.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +840.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1752.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1924.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1478.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +116.8% |
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:
6.7 g
Fats:
34.4 g
Carbs:
53.3 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +585.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.8% |
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
8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.9 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +288.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1060.8% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.8µg | 0µg | 283% |
| Iron | 22.27mg | 2.27mg | 250% |
| Vitamin B6 | 3.01mg | 0.32mg | 207% |
| Folate | 741µg | 40µg | 175% |
| Zinc | 18.62mg | 0.99mg | 160% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.737mg | 0.096mg | 137% |
| Vitamin B3 | 25.3mg | 4.785mg | 128% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.723mg | 0.116mg | 124% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.542g | 17.9g | 109% |
| Vitamin A | 847µg | 0µg | 94% |
| Manganese | 2.173mg | 0.423mg | 76% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 9.11mg | 58% |
| Fats | 5.02g | 34.4g | 45% |
| Calcium | 434mg | 18mg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 0.885g | 8.88g | 36% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 1237mg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 47.3mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 156IU | 0IU | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 3.9µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 172mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 22.1µg | 17% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Selenium | 14.6µg | 8.1µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.586g | 6.16g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.213mg | 0.315mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 53.3g | 9% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 522kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 3.4g | 6% |
| Choline | 16.1mg | 34.9mg | 3% |
| Protein | 7.67g | 6.7g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.439mg | 0.403mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 648mg | 633mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.8g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 75.89g | 49.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 36.13g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.486g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
299%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
219%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.995g)
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 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 ($)