Calories in Lucky Charms Cereal

📏 Serving Size: 1 Container (48g) (48.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 187.2
  • Total Fat 1.9 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 307.2 mg
  • Potassium 105.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 39.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.9 g
  • Sugars 15.8 g
  • Protein 3.8 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 172.8 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 4.8 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 187.2 calories per serving (1 Container (48g) (48.0g)), Lucky Charms Cereal is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 39.8g per serving (83% of calories), with a good 2.9g of dietary fiber. It contains 4.8mg of iron (27% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Fat ⚠️ High Sugar

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Corn Starch, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Syrup, Dextrose. Contains 2% or Less of: Salt, Gelatin, Trisodium Phosphate, Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6, Blue 1, Natural and Artificial Flavor. Vitamin E (mixed Tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, 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.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Colours ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Colours: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Modified Corn Starch

Flavour Enhancers: Artificial Flavor

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Niacinamide, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Ascorbate

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Lucky Charms Cereal contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories187.2 kcal9.4%
Total Fat1.9 g2%
Sodium307.2 mg13%
Total Carbohydrate39.8 g14%
Dietary Fiber2.9 g10%
Protein3.8 g8%
Calcium172.8 mg13%
Iron4.8 mg27%
Potassium105.6 mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Lucky Charms Cereal accounts for 9.4% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 83% of the calories.

Carbs 83%
Fat 9% Carbs 83% Protein 8%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 187.2 calories in Lucky Charms Cereal? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 14.2 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 32.3 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 20.5 min
HIIT 17.3 min
Raking Leaves 36.5 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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