Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lucky Charms Cereal and Pupusas

Lucky Charms Cereal is richer than Pupusas in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese.
Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 272% more than Pupusas.
Lucky Charms Cereal has 185 times more Folate than Pupusas. Lucky Charms Cereal has 741µg of Folate, while Pupusas have 4µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork).

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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

Pupusas

Contains more Calcium +785.7%

Contains more Iron +2105%

Contains more Magnesium +94.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%

Contains more Zinc +1049.4%

Contains more Copper +227.7%

Contains more Manganese +1266.7%

Contains more Potassium +14.9%

Contains less Sodium -34.3%

Contains more Selenium +21.9%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Pupusas

Contains more Calcium +785.7%

Contains more Iron +2105%

Contains more Magnesium +94.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%

Contains more Zinc +1049.4%

Contains more Copper +227.7%

Contains more Manganese +1266.7%

Contains more Potassium +14.9%

Contains less Sodium -34.3%

Contains more Selenium +21.9%

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.

Lucky Charms Cereal

Pupusas

Contains more Vitamin A +3260.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%

Contains more Vitamin D +457.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +26500%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1992.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1880.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +966.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1208.7%

Contains more Folate +18425%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +2328.6%

Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.8%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Pupusas

Contains more Vitamin A +3260.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%

Contains more Vitamin D +457.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +26500%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1992.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1880.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +966.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1208.7%

Contains more Folate +18425%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +2328.6%

Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Pupusas

Contains more Carbs +251.4%

Contains more Other +18.2%

Contains more Protein +50.1%

Contains more Fats +107.8%

Contains more Water +1180%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Protein: 7.67 g

Fats: 5.02 g

Carbs: 80.89 g

Water: 4.15 g

Other: 2.27 g

Pupusas

Protein: 11.51 g

Fats: 10.43 g

Carbs: 23.02 g

Water: 53.12 g

Other: 1.92 g

Contains more Carbs +251.4%

Contains more Other +18.2%

Contains more Protein +50.1%

Contains more Fats +107.8%

Contains more Water +1180%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Pupusas

Contains less Saturated Fat -72%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43%

Lucky Charms Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.885 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g

Pupusas

Saturated Fat: 3.166 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -72%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lucky Charms Cereal

Pupusas

Contains more Starch +95.8%

Contains more Sucrose +7505.3%

Contains more Glucose +1282.4%

Contains more Fructose +142.4%

Contains more Maltose +343.6%

Lucky Charms Cereal

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

Pupusas

Starch: 18.98 g

Sucrose: 0.38 g

Glucose: 0.34 g

Fructose: 0.33 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.39 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +95.8%

Contains more Sucrose +7505.3%

Contains more Glucose +1282.4%

Contains more Fructose +142.4%

Contains more Maltose +343.6%

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 Sodium
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	75.89g	20.42g
Protein	7.67g	11.51g
Fats	5.02g	10.43g
Carbs	80.89g	23.02g
Calories	380kcal	232kcal
Starch	37.17g	18.98g
Fructose	0.8g	0.33g
Sugar	36.13g	1.45g
Fiber	5g	2.6g
Calcium	434mg	49mg
Iron	22.27mg	1.01mg
Magnesium	74mg	38mg
Phosphorus	289mg	162mg
Potassium	222mg	255mg
Sodium	648mg	426mg
Zinc	18.62mg	1.62mg
Copper	0.213mg	0.065mg
Manganese	2.173mg	0.159mg
Selenium	14.6µg	17.8µg
Vitamin A	2823IU	84IU
Vitamin A RAE	847µg	10µg
Vitamin E	0.45mg	0.35mg
Vitamin D	156IU	28IU
Vitamin D	3.9µg	0.7µg
Vitamin C	26.6mg	0.1mg
Vitamin B1	1.737mg	0.083mg
Vitamin B2	1.723mg	0.087mg
Vitamin B3	25.3mg	2.373mg
Vitamin B5	0.439mg	0.64mg
Vitamin B6	3.01mg	0.23mg
Folate	741µg	4µg
Vitamin B12	6.8µg	0.28µg
Vitamin K	1.4µg	1.1µg
Tryptophan		0.121mg
Threonine		0.46mg
Isoleucine		0.456mg
Leucine		0.976mg
Lysine		0.784mg
Methionine		0.268mg
Phenylalanine		0.463mg
Valine		0.531mg
Histidine		0.354mg
Cholesterol	0mg	29mg
Trans Fat	0.013g	0.083g
Saturated Fat	0.885g	3.166g
Omega-3 - DHA	0g	0.003g
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.004g
Omega-3 - DPA	0g	0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.586g	3.964g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.542g	2.205g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0g	0.045g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	1.486g	1.95g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0g	0.003g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.044g	0.087g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0g	0.007g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0g	0.01g

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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%

21%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

219%

41%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.68g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.281g)

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 is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Significant differences between Lucky Charms Cereal and Pupusas

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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