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

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The main differences between Vermicelli and Lucky Charms Cereal

  • Vermicelli has more Copper, however, Lucky Charms Cereal has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lucky Charms Cereal is 283% higher.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal has 9 times less Copper than Vermicelli. Vermicelli has 1.916mg of Copper, while Lucky Charms Cereal has 0.213mg.

Food types used in this article are Vermicelli, made from soy 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 53% 130% 20% 835% 71% 508% 124% 85% 283% 80%
Contains more CopperCopper +799.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +689.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7300%
Contains more IronIron +1130.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +339.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1345%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.2% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 169% 9% 117% 434% 398% 474% 26% 695% 850% 3.5% 556% 8.8%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +171.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +999.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7529.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 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 WaterWater +186.7%
Contains more OtherOther +145.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7570%
Contains more FatsFats +4920%
~equal in Carbs ~80.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
22% 40% 38%
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 -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3661%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Calories 331kcal 380kcal Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 0.1g 7.67g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fats 0.1g 5.02g Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 26.6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Net carbs 78.42g 75.89g Vermicelli
Carbs 82.32g 80.89g Vermicelli
Vitamin D 0IU 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 2mg 74mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 55mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 3mg 222mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 1.81mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 17.44g 36.13g Vermicelli
Fiber 3.9g 5g Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 1.916mg 0.213mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 20mg 289mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 4mg 648mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.45mg Vermicelli
Vitamin D 0µg 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 27µg 14.6µg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 0mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.439mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B6 0mg 3.01mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 3.8µg 1.4µg Vermicelli
Folate 0µg 741µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.013g Vermicelli
Choline 177mg 16.1mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.885g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 1.586g Lucky Charms Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 1.542g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.486g Lucky Charms Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Lucky Charms Cereal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Vermicelli
295%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.871g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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)

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.