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; however, rice cakes are richer in manganese.
- Lucky Charms Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 283% more.
- Rice cakes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rice cakes is 82, while the glycemic index of lucky Charms Cereal is 69.
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3845.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1853.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +644.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +104.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3001.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1572.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2215.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3428.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +164.2% |
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:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~80.1g
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
0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.8µg | 0µg | 283% |
| Iron | 22.27mg | 1.14mg | 264% |
| Vitamin B6 | 3.01mg | 0.13mg | 222% |
| Folate | 741µg | 21µg | 180% |
| Manganese | 2.173mg | 6.18mg | 174% |
| Zinc | 18.62mg | 2.5mg | 147% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.737mg | 0.056mg | 140% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.723mg | 0.103mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B3 | 25.3mg | 8.096mg | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 847µg | 0µg | 94% |
| Calcium | 434mg | 11mg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 648mg | 116mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 3.9µg | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 156IU | 20% | |
| Copper | 0.213mg | 0.38mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 151mg | 18% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.439mg | 1.16mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 380mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 3.8g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 16.1mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 14.6µg | 16.4µg | 3% |
| Protein | 7.67g | 9g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.542g | 1.11g | 3% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 299mg | 2% |
| Fats | 5.02g | 3.5g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.586g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.8g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.885g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 380kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.89g | 76.3g | N/A |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 80.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 36.13g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0% | |
| 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
219%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.