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Tortilla chips vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tortilla chips and Lucky Charms Cereal?

  • Tortilla chips have less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese than Lucky Charms Cereal.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 268% higher.

We used Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%
Contains more Calcium +309.4%
Contains more Iron +1365.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Zinc +1249.3%
Contains more Copper +119.6%
Contains more Manganese +460.1%
Contains more Selenium +231.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%
Contains more Calcium +309.4%
Contains more Iron +1365.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Zinc +1249.3%
Contains more Copper +119.6%
Contains more Manganese +460.1%
Contains more Selenium +231.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +684.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +70475%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2361.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2919.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1581.6%
Contains more Folate +6075%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1788.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
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 +684.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +70475%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2361.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2919.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1581.6%
Contains more Folate +6075%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1788.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +312%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Water +57.2%
Contains more Other +26.1%
Equal in Protein - 7.67
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +312%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Water +57.2%
Contains more Other +26.1%
Equal in Protein - 7.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +598.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +598.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +68.2%
Contains more Sucrose +3605.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 39% 6% 2%
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 Starch +68.2%
Contains more Sucrose +3605.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla chips Lucky Charms Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Tortilla chips Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 62.38g 75.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 7.1g 7.67g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fats 20.68g 5.02g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 80.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 472kcal 380kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g 37.17g Tortilla chips
Fructose 0g 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 0.78g 36.13g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 5g Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 1.52mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 84mg 74mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 289mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 182mg 222mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 328mg 648mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.097mg 0.213mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 0.388mg 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 4.4µg 14.6µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A 4IU 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.45mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 0IU 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 0µg 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 26.6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.439mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 3.01mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 12µg 741µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 20.9µg 1.4µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g 0.013g Lucky Charms Cereal
Saturated Fat 2.811g 0.885g Lucky Charms Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 1.586g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 1.542g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g 1.486g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g 0.044g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips 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
25%
Tortilla chips
318%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.