Lucky Charms Cereal vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lucky Charms Cereal and spanish rice?
- Lucky Charms Cereal is richer than spanish rice in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, folate, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and manganese.
- Lucky Charms Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 280% more.
- Lucky Charms Cereal has 141 times more vitamin A than spanish rice. While lucky Charms Cereal has 847µg of vitamin A, spanish rice has only 6µg.
- The glycemic index of spanish rice is lower.
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice types in this article.
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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 | +469.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2070% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1836.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +227.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3779.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +407% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +457.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.5% |
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 | +26500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14016.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +849.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2228.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +963.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3570.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +8400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1382% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +828.6% |
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:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +159.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1310.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~5.29g
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
1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~1.511g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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:
27.55 g
Sucrose:
0.38 g
Glucose:
0.5 g
Fructose:
0.42 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +34.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +7505.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +840% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +90.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.8µg | 0.08µg | 280% |
| Iron | 22.27mg | 1.15mg | 264% |
| Vitamin B6 | 3.01mg | 0.082mg | 225% |
| Folate | 741µg | 50µg | 173% |
| Zinc | 18.62mg | 0.48mg | 165% |
| Vitamin B3 | 25.3mg | 2.378mg | 143% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.737mg | 0.183mg | 130% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.723mg | 0.074mg | 127% |
| Vitamin A | 847µg | 6µg | 93% |
| Manganese | 2.173mg | 0.39mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 434mg | 20mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 57mg | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 0.1mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 156IU | 0IU | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 3.9µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 31.16g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.213mg | 0.065mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 13mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 1.2g | 15% |
| Selenium | 14.6µg | 7.4µg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 13µg | 10% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 185kcal | 10% |
| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 7.67g | 3.28g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.542g | 2.317g | 5% |
| Sodium | 648mg | 528mg | 5% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 27.55g | 4% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 116mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Choline | 16.1mg | 9.1mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.885g | 1.005g | 1% |
| Fats | 5.02g | 5.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.89g | 29.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 36.13g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.439mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.586g | 1.511g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.8g | 0.42g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | 0.238g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.486g | 2.052g | N/A |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
219%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.12g)
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 ($)