Post Golden Crisp Cereal vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Post Golden Crisp Cereal and Lucky Charms Cereal
- Post Golden Crisp Cereal has more Selenium, while Lucky Charms Cereal has more Iron, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
- Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily need of Iron 195% more than Post Golden Crisp Cereal.
- Post Golden Crisp Cereal contains 3 times more Selenium than Lucky Charms Cereal. While Post Golden Crisp Cereal contains 48.6µg of Selenium, Lucky Charms Cereal contains only 14.6µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GOLDEN CRISP 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 less SodiumSodium | -85.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +232.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2793.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +232.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +232.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +55.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
90.1 g
Water:
1.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
7.67 g
Fats:
5.02 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
4.15 g
Other:
2.27 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +195.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +196.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.6 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 | -77.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +164.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 380kcal | |
| Protein | 5.5g | 7.67g |
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| Fats | 1.7g | 5.02g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 85.1g | 75.89g |
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| Carbs | 90.1g | 80.89g |
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| Vitamin D | 296IU | 156IU |
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| Magnesium | 59mg | 74mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 434mg |
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| Potassium | 176mg | 222mg |
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| Iron | 6.7mg | 22.27mg |
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| Sugar | 53.6g | 36.13g |
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| Fiber | 5g | 5g | |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.213mg |
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| Zinc | 5.6mg | 18.62mg |
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| Starch | 37.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 227mg | 289mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 648mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2778IU | 2823IU |
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| Vitamin A | 832µg | 847µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.33mg | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7.4µg | 3.9µg |
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| Manganese | 2.173mg |
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| Selenium | 48.6µg | 14.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 1.737mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 1.723mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 25.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.439mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.9mg | 3.01mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 6.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1.4µg |
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| Folate | 370µg | 741µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.013g |
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| Choline | 13.8mg | 16.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 0.885g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6g | 1.586g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | 1.542g |
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| Fructose | 0.8g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.486g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
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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
222%
295%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
219%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.685g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.47g)
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 ($)