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Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lucky Charms Cereal and Rice cakes

  • Lucky Charms Cereal has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Rice cakes are richer in Manganese.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 283% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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
Lucky Charms Cereal
3
:
7
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Calcium +3845.5%
Contains more Iron +1853.5%
Contains more Zinc +644.8%
Contains more Magnesium +104.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Copper +78.4%
Contains more Manganese +184.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.3%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +3845.5%
Contains more Iron +1853.5%
Contains more Zinc +644.8%
Contains more Magnesium +104.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Copper +78.4%
Contains more Manganese +184.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.3%

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
Lucky Charms Cereal
11
:
1
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3001.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1572.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2215.4%
Contains more Folate +3428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.2%
Lucky Charms Cereal
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%
Rice cakes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3001.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1572.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2215.4%
Contains more Folate +3428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
3
:
2
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Fats +43.4%
Contains more Other +51.3%
Contains more Protein +17.3%
Contains more Water +42.2%
Equal in Carbs - 80.1
Lucky Charms Cereal
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
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +43.4%
Contains more Other +51.3%
Contains more Protein +17.3%
Contains more Water +42.2%
Equal in Carbs - 80.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
2
:
1
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
Lucky Charms Cereal
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%

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 Rice cakes
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lucky Charms Cereal Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 75.89g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 7.67g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 5.02g 3.5g Lucky Charms Cereal
Carbs 80.89g 80.1g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 380kcal 380kcal
Starch 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 36.13g Rice cakes
Fiber 5g 3.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 434mg 11mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 22.27mg 1.14mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 74mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 289mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 222mg 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 648mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 18.62mg 2.5mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.213mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 2.173mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 14.6µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 2823IU 0IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 847µg 0µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 0.45mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 26.6mg 0mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.737mg 0.056mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.723mg 0.103mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 25.3mg 8.096mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.439mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 3.01mg 0.13mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 741µg 21µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 6.8µg 0µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 1.4µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.013g Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.885g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.586g 1.11g Lucky Charms Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.542g 1.11g 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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Lucky Charms Cereal Rice cakes
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.