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Scrambled egg vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scrambled egg and Lucky Charms Cereal different?

  • Lucky Charms Cereal is higher than Scrambled egg in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily need of Iron 246% more than Scrambled egg.

Fast foods, egg, scrambled and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS types were used in this article.

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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 Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%
Contains more Calcium +661.4%
Contains more Iron +759.8%
Contains more Magnesium +428.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains more Zinc +1021.7%
Contains more Copper +217.9%
Contains more Manganese +4953.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%
Contains more Calcium +661.4%
Contains more Iron +759.8%
Contains more Magnesium +428.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains more Zinc +1021.7%
Contains more Copper +217.9%
Contains more Manganese +4953.5%

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 E +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +706.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2071.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11947.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1484.2%
Contains more Folate +2455.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +573.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
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 E +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +706.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2071.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11947.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1484.2%
Contains more Folate +2455.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +573.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80.4%
Contains more Fats +222.3%
Contains more Water +1507.2%
Contains more Carbs +3788.9%
Contains more Other +89.2%
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 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 +80.4%
Contains more Fats +222.3%
Contains more Water +1507.2%
Contains more Carbs +3788.9%
Contains more Other +89.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +271.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +271.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scrambled egg Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 2.08g 75.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 13.84g 7.67g Scrambled egg
Fats 16.18g 5.02g Scrambled egg
Carbs 2.08g 80.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 212kcal 380kcal Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 1.64g 36.13g Scrambled egg
Fiber 0g 5g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 57mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 2.59mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 14mg 74mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 242mg 289mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 147mg 222mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 187mg 648mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 1.66mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.067mg 0.213mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 0.043mg 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 22.5µg 14.6µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 679IU 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.45mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 46IU 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 1.1µg 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 3.3mg 26.6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 0.439mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 3.01mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 29µg 741µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 9µg 1.4µg Scrambled egg
Tryptophan 0.212mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.657mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.836mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.185mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.913mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.75mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.325mg Scrambled egg
Cholesterol 426mg 0mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Trans Fat 0.013g Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 6.153g 0.885g Lucky Charms Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 5.889g 1.586g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 1.542g Scrambled egg
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
Scrambled egg 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
43%
Scrambled egg
318%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Scrambled egg
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 461mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.268g)
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 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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.