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, and manganese than lucky Charms Cereal.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +94.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +598.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +504.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +16.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8370% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1570.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1975.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +996.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1817.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2290.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.94 g
Fats:
4.54 g
Carbs:
77.78 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
7.67 g
Fats:
5.02 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
4.15 g
Other:
2.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.9% |
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Carbs
~80.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.318 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.885 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.542 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch | +46.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3913.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +6614.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1042.9% |
| 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 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 | 0µg | 6.8µg | 283% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 22.27mg | 239% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 3.01mg | 219% |
| Folate | 31µg | 741µg | 178% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 25.3mg | 144% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 18.62mg | 141% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 1.737mg | 136% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 1.723mg | 126% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 847µg | 93% |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 2.173mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 434mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 14.5g | 5g | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.6mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 648mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 14.6µg | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.9µg | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 156IU | 20% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 74mg | 17% |
| Protein | 12.94g | 7.67g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 289mg | 10% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 37.17g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.213mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 1.542g | 5% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 222mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 1.586g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 16.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.439mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 80.89g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0.8g | 1% |
| Fats | 4.54g | 5.02g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 0.885g | 1% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 380kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 75.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 36.13g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.486g | 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
16%
299%
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?
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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.