Lucky Charms Cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Lucky Charms Cereal by General Mills scores 7/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Lucky Charms Cereal by General Mills provides 391 calories, 8.7g protein, 4.3g fat, and 82.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.2g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 4.3g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (39.1g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Contains 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Lucky Charms Cereal by General Mills sits near the middle of the cereals category with 391 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Sugar is a concern at 39.1g per 100g (89% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 391 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 8.7g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 39.1g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 4.3g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 663mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 39.1g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Sodium at 663mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1325mg — roughly 58% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Lucky Charms Cereal doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Whole grain oats, sugar, oat flour, corn syrup, modified corn starch, corn starch, dextrose, salt, gelatin, trisodium phosphate, yellows 5 & 6, red 40, blue 1, natural and artificial flavor. vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness.vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, iron and zinc (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b12, vitamin d3.