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Raisin Bran Cereal vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Raisin Bran Cereal and Lucky Charms Cereal

  • Raisin Bran Cereal has more Selenium, however, Lucky Charms Cereal has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lucky Charms Cereal is 178% higher.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal has 3 times less Selenium than Raisin Bran Cereal. Raisin Bran Cereal has 38.6µg of Selenium, while Lucky Charms Cereal has 14.6µg.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal 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.
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal
6
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4
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains more Magnesium +83.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Potassium +145.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Copper +138.5%
Contains more Selenium +164.4%
Contains more Calcium +1215.2%
Contains more Iron +46%
Contains more Zinc +192.8%
Raisin Bran Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 572% 98% 146% 49% 61% 174% 170% 0% 211%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +83.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Potassium +145.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Copper +138.5%
Contains more Selenium +164.4%
Contains more Calcium +1215.2%
Contains more Iron +46%
Contains more Zinc +192.8%

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.
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal
0
:
12
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +56%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.1%
Contains more Folate +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%
Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 4% 75% 0% 158% 167% 159% 0% 197% 255% 317% 1%
Lucky Charms Cereal
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 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +56%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.1%
Contains more Folate +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal
2
:
3
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains more Water +80.7%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Contains more Fats +168.4%
Equal in Protein - 7.67
Equal in Carbs - 80.89
Raisin Bran Cereal
8% 2% 80% 8% 3%
Protein: 7.63 g
Fats: 1.87 g
Carbs: 80.37 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 2.63 g
Lucky Charms Cereal
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 Water +80.7%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Contains more Fats +168.4%
Equal in Protein - 7.67
Equal in Carbs - 80.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal
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2
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.8%
Raisin Bran Cereal
25% 21% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.424 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.908 g
Lucky Charms Cereal
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Bran Cereal Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 70.17g 75.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 7.63g 7.67g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fats 1.87g 5.02g Lucky Charms Cereal
Carbs 80.37g 80.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 342kcal 380kcal Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 33.04g 36.13g Raisin Bran Cereal
Fiber 10.2g 5g Raisin Bran Cereal
Calcium 33mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 15.25mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 136mg 74mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Phosphorus 339mg 289mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Potassium 546mg 222mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Sodium 466mg 648mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Zinc 6.36mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.508mg 0.213mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Manganese 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 38.6µg 14.6µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A 847IU 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 253µg 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.45mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 102IU 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 2.5µg 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 26.6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.72mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 8.47mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.439mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.85mg 3.01mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 339µg 741µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 2.53µg 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.4µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.013g Raisin Bran Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.424g 0.885g Raisin Bran Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.357g 1.586g Lucky Charms Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.908g 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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is better in case of low diet
Raisin Bran Cereal 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
115%
Raisin Bran Cereal
318%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Raisin Bran Cereal
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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 ($)
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.

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. Raisin Bran Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172996/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.