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

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The main differences between Popcorn and Lucky Charms Cereal

Popcorn contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese than Lucky Charms Cereal.
Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lucky Charms Cereal is 283% higher.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS.

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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.

Popcorn

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Magnesium +94.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%

Contains more Potassium +48.2%

Contains less Sodium -98.8%

Contains more Copper +23%

Contains more Calcium +6100%

Contains more Iron +598.1%

Contains more Zinc +504.5%

Contains more Manganese +95.2%

Contains more Selenium +∞%

Popcorn

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Magnesium +94.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%

Contains more Potassium +48.2%

Contains less Sodium -98.8%

Contains more Copper +23%

Contains more Calcium +6100%

Contains more Iron +598.1%

Contains more Zinc +504.5%

Contains more Manganese +95.2%

Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.

Popcorn

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%

Contains more Vitamin A +1340.3%

Contains more Vitamin E +55.2%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1570.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1975.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +996.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1817.2%

Contains more Folate +2290.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%

Popcorn

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%

Contains more Vitamin A +1340.3%

Contains more Vitamin E +55.2%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1570.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1975.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +996.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1817.2%

Contains more Folate +2290.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Popcorn

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Protein +68.7%

Contains more Fats +10.6%

Contains more Water +25%

Contains more Other +59.9%

Equal in Carbs - 80.89

Popcorn

Protein: 12.94 g

Fats: 4.54 g

Carbs: 77.78 g

Water: 3.32 g

Other: 1.42 g

Lucky Charms Cereal

Protein: 7.67 g

Fats: 5.02 g

Carbs: 80.89 g

Water: 4.15 g

Other: 2.27 g

Contains more Protein +68.7%

Contains more Fats +10.6%

Contains more Water +25%

Contains more Other +59.9%

Equal in Carbs - 80.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Popcorn

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains less Saturated Fat -28%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.9%

Popcorn

Saturated Fat: 0.637 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g

Lucky Charms Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.885 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -28%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Popcorn

Lucky Charms Cereal

Contains more Starch +46.4%

Contains more Sucrose +3913.9%

Contains more Glucose +6614.3%

Contains more Fructose +1042.9%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Popcorn

Starch: 54.4 g

Sucrose: 0.72 g

Glucose: 0.07 g

Fructose: 0.07 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

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

Contains more Starch +46.4%

Contains more Sucrose +3913.9%

Contains more Glucose +6614.3%

Contains more Fructose +1042.9%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	63.28g	75.89g
Protein	12.94g	7.67g
Fats	4.54g	5.02g
Carbs	77.78g	80.89g
Calories	387kcal	380kcal
Starch	54.4g	37.17g
Fructose	0.07g	0.8g
Sugar	0.87g	36.13g
Fiber	14.5g	5g
Calcium	7mg	434mg
Iron	3.19mg	22.27mg
Magnesium	144mg	74mg
Phosphorus	358mg	289mg
Potassium	329mg	222mg
Sodium	8mg	648mg
Zinc	3.08mg	18.62mg
Copper	0.262mg	0.213mg
Manganese	1.113mg	2.173mg
Selenium	0µg	14.6µg
Vitamin A	196IU	2823IU
Vitamin A RAE	10µg	847µg
Vitamin E	0.29mg	0.45mg
Vitamin D	0IU	156IU
Vitamin D	0µg	3.9µg
Vitamin C	0mg	26.6mg
Vitamin B1	0.104mg	1.737mg
Vitamin B2	0.083mg	1.723mg
Vitamin B3	2.308mg	25.3mg
Vitamin B5	0.51mg	0.439mg
Vitamin B6	0.157mg	3.01mg
Folate	31µg	741µg
Vitamin B12	0µg	6.8µg
Vitamin K	1.2µg	1.4µg
Tryptophan	0.085mg
Threonine	0.452mg
Isoleucine	0.431mg
Leucine	1.473mg
Lysine	0.338mg
Methionine	0.252mg
Phenylalanine	0.59mg
Valine	0.607mg
Histidine	0.367mg
Trans Fat		0.013g
Saturated Fat	0.637g	0.885g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.95g	1.586g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.318g	1.542g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		1.486g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.044g

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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

17%

318%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

72%

219%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.26g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.248g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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.

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

The main differences between Popcorn and Lucky Charms Cereal

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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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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