Lucky Charms Minis
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Lucky Charms Minis by General Mills scores 7/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Lucky Charms Minis by General Mills provides 389 calories, 5.6g protein, 4.2g fat, and 86.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.4g 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 5.6g 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 (30.6g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Contains 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Lucky Charms Minis by General Mills sits near the middle of the cereals category with 389 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 389 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 5.6g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 30.6g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 5.6g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 583mg 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 30.6g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Lucky Charms Minis doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Whole Grain Corn, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Modified Corn Starch, Dextrose, Salt, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Gelatin, Trisodium Phosphate, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Yellow 5 & 6, Red 40, Blue 1. Vitamins and Minerais: Calcium Carbonate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients), A B Vitamin (niacinamide), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), Vitamin B₁ (thiamin mononitrate), Vitamin A (palmitate), Vitamin B₂ (riboflavin), A B Vitamin (folic acid), Vitamin B₁2, Vitamin D3.