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

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Important differences between Pretzels and Lucky Charms Cereal

  • Lucky Charms Cereal has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE than Pretzels.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 283% more.
  • Pretzels contain 3 times more Sodium than Lucky Charms Cereal. Pretzels contain 1715mg of Sodium, while Lucky Charms Cereal contains 648mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted 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 Copper +23.9%
Contains more Calcium +1105.6%
Contains more Iron +1233.5%
Contains more Magnesium +111.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.8%
Contains more Potassium +52.1%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Zinc +2090.6%
Contains more Manganese +21.5%
Contains more Selenium +151.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Contains more Copper +23.9%
Contains more Calcium +1105.6%
Contains more Iron +1233.5%
Contains more Magnesium +111.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.8%
Contains more Potassium +52.1%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Zinc +2090.6%
Contains more Manganese +21.5%
Contains more Selenium +151.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1623%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1217.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2494.8%
Contains more Folate +792.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 170% 10% 117% 89% 435% 398% 475% 27% 695% 556% 851% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1623%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1217.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2494.8%
Contains more Folate +792.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Other +115.9%
Contains more Fats +43.4%
Contains more Water +25.8%
Equal in Carbs - 80.89
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
8% 5% 81% 4% 2%
Protein: 7.67 g
Fats: 5.02 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 4.15 g
Other: 2.27 g
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Other +115.9%
Contains more Fats +43.4%
Contains more Water +25.8%
Equal in Carbs - 80.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.4%
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pretzels Lucky Charms Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 75.89g Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 7.67g Pretzels
Fats 3.5g 5.02g Lucky Charms Cereal
Carbs 79.2g 80.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 381kcal 380kcal Pretzels
Starch 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 36.13g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 5g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 36mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 1.67mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 35mg 74mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 113mg 289mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 146mg 222mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 1715mg 648mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Zinc 0.85mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.264mg 0.213mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 5.8µg 14.6µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A 0IU 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 0.45mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 26.6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.439mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 3.01mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 83µg 741µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 1.4µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Tryptophan 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg Pretzels
Trans Fat 0.013g Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.75g 0.885g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 1.586g Lucky Charms Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 1.542g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.486g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Lucky Charms Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pretzels Lucky Charms Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Pretzels
318%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 1067mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal
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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.