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General Mills

Lucky Charms

Name: Lucky Charms
Brand: General Mills

297 g

BARCODE:0016000123991

CATEGORIES:Plant Based Foods And Beverages, Plant Based Foods, Breakfasts, Cereals And Potatoes, Cereals And Their Products, Breakfast Cereals, Puffed Grains, Extruded Cereals, Puffed Cereals

LABELS:No Gluten

PACKAGING:Plastic, Box, Container

COUNTRIES:France, United States

STORES:Safeway

Health

Nutrition

Nutri-Score

Lower nutritional quality

Nutri-Score data warning

Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0

Nutrient levels

Fat in moderate quantity (4.17%)

What you need to know • A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases. Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat • Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content. Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated fat in low quantity (0%)

Sugars in high quantity (33.3%)

What you need to know • A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases. Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks • Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day). • Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars. Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in low quantity (0.0347%)

What you need to know • A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. • Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms. • Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake. Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food • Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table. • Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content. Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts

Nutrition label

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	Compared to: Puffed cereals
Energy	~ 1756.94444444444 kJ (388 kcal)	1,620.132 kJ (383 kcal) (+8%)
Fat	4.16666666666667 g	3.219 g (+29%)
Saturated fat	0 g	0.795 g (-100%)
Monounsaturated fat	1.38888888888889 g	0.69 g (+101%)
Polyunsaturated fat	1.38888888888889 g	0.624 g (+123%)
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	0.0138888888888889 g	0.012 mg (+115641%)
Carbohydrates	83.3333333333333 g	77.033 g (+8%)
Sugars	33.3333333333333 g	15.967 g (+109%)
Added sugars	33.3333333333333 g	13.52 g (+147%)
Dietary fiber	5.55555555555556 g	?
Proteins	8.33333333333333 g	8.531 g (-2%)
Salt	0.0347222222222222 g	0.322 g (-89%)
Sodium	0.0138888888888889 g	0.127 g (-89%)
Vitamin D	0.0000111111111111111 g	1.129 µg (+884%)
Vitamin PP	0.00555555555555556 g	?
Potassium	0 g	258.954 mg (-100%)
Calcium	0.361111111111111 g	35.937 mg (+905%)
Iron	0.01 g	4.569 mg (+119%)
Fruits, vegetables and legumes	~ 0 %	?

Nutrition facts (Detailed data)

Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	As sold Per 100 g (packaging)	As sold Per serving (36 g) (packaging)	As sold Per 100 g (estimate)
Energy	~ 1756.94444444444 kJ (388 kcal)	? (388 kcal)	? (140 kcal)	~ 417.18125 kJ (97 kcal)
Fat	4.16666666666667 g	?	1.5 g	~ 4.8787875 g
Saturated fat	0 g	?	0 g	~ 0.01608 g
Monounsaturated fat	1.38888888888889 g	?	0.5 g	?
Polyunsaturated fat	1.38888888888889 g	?	0.5 g	?
Trans fat	0 g	?	0 g	?
Cholesterol	0.0138888888888889 g	?	0.005 g	~ 0 g
Carbohydrates	83.3333333333333 g	?	30 g	~ 63.352575 g
Sugars	33.3333333333333 g	?	12 g	~ 14.1131375 g
Added sugars	33.3333333333333 g	?	12 g	~ 15.08125 g
Dietary fiber	5.55555555555556 g	?	2 g	~ 7.498775 g
Proteins	8.33333333333333 g	?	3 g	~ 11.8691375 g
Salt	0.0347222222222222 g	?	0.0125 g	~ 0.0134547625 g
Sodium	0.0138888888888889 g	?	0.005 g	~ 0.005500963125 g
Vitamin D	0.0000111111111111111 g	?	0.000004 g	~ 0 g
Vitamin PP	0.00555555555555556 g	?	0.002 g	~ 0.00000936 g
Potassium	0 g	?	0 g	~ 0.3055279 g
Calcium	0.361111111111111 g	?	0.13 g	~ 0.041498179375 g
Iron	0.01 g	10 mg	0.0036 g	~ 0.0033573406875 g
Fruits, vegetables and legumes	~ 0 %	?	?	~ 0 %

Serving size

1 cup (36 g)

Ingredients

Ingredients image

Ingredients list

whole grain oats, sugar, oat flour, corn syrup, modified corn starch, corn starch, dextrose, salt, gelatin, trisodium phosphate, yellow 5 , 6, red 40, blue 1, natural and artificial flavor, vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness, vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, zinc and iron (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b, (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b12, vitamin d3.

Ingredient information

Oat

63.84% (estimate)

Sugar

6% (estimate)

Oat Flour

6% (estimate)

Corn Syrup

6% (estimate)

Modified Corn Starch

6% (estimate)

Corn Starch

6% (estimate)

Dextrose

3.08% (estimate)

Salt

0.01% (estimate)

E428

0.01% (estimate)

E339iii

0.01% (estimate)

E102

0.01% (estimate)

E129

0.01% (estimate)

E133

0.01% (estimate)

Natural And Artificial Flavouring

0.01% (estimate)

Vitamin E

0.01% (estimate)

E306

0.01% (estimate)

Added To Preserve Freshness

0.01% (estimate)

Vitamins

0.01% (estimate)

Minerals

0.01% (estimate)

E170i

0.01% (estimate)

Zinc

0.01% (estimate)

Iron

0.01% (estimate)

Mineral Nutrients

0.01% (estimate)

Vitamin C

0.01% (estimate)

E301

0.01% (estimate)

A B Vitamin

0.01% (estimate)

E375

0.01% (estimate)

Vitamin B6

0.01% (estimate)

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

0.01% (estimate)

E101

0.01% (estimate)

E101

0.01% (estimate)

Vitamins

0.01% (estimate)

Vitamin B

0.01% (estimate)

Thiamin Mononitrate

0.01% (estimate)

Vitamin A

0.01% (estimate)

Retinyl Palmitate

0.01% (estimate)

A B Vitamins

0.01% (estimate)

Folic Acid

0.01% (estimate)

Vitamin B12

0.01% (estimate)

Cholecalciferol

2.93% (estimate)

Added sugars

Contains added sugars (33%) Added sugars: sugar, corn syrup, dextrose Quantity of added sugars: 33%

Allergens

Gelatin

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free

Yes

No ingredients containing palm oil.

Vegan

Contains non-vegan ingredients.

Unrecognized: en:6, en:added-to-preserve-freshness, en:mineral-nutrients, en:vitamin-b, en:a-b-vitamins

Vegetarian

Contains non-vegetarian ingredients.

Unrecognized: en:6, en:added-to-preserve-freshness, en:mineral-nutrients, en:vitamin-b, en:a-b-vitamins

Food Processing

NOVA group

Ultra-processed food and drink products

Elements that indicate the product is in NOVA group 4

Additives

E102 - Tartrazine

Additives

E129 - Allura red

Additives

E133 - Brilliant blue FCF

Additives

E428 - Gelatine

Ingredients

Dextrose

Ingredients

Flavouring

Ingredients

Glucose

Ingredients

Modified Starch

How NOVA works

The NOVA classification assigns food products into 4 groups based on their degree of processing: 1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods 2. Processed culinary ingredients 3. Processed foods 4. Ultra-processed food and drink products

Additives

E102 - TartrazineColour

Tartrazine (E102) is a synthetic lemon-yellow azo dye used as a food coloring.

It is found in a wide range of products such as soft drinks, desserts, candies, and snack foods to give them a vibrant yellow appearance.

While approved by many regulatory agencies, tartrazine has been linked to allergic reactions, such as hives, in a small portion of the population. Some studies have also suggested a link to increased hyperactivity in children, particularly when consumed with other additives like benzoates.

Open additive page Source

E129 - Allura red EFSA overexposure risk: noColour

Allura Red AC is a red azo dye that goes by several names, including FD&C Red 40. It is used as a food dye and has the E number E129. It is usually supplied as its red sodium salt, but can also be used as the calcium and potassium salts. These salts are soluble in water. In solution, its maximum absorbance lies at about 504 nm.

Open additive page Source

E133 - Brilliant blue FCF EFSA overexposure risk: moderateColour

BRILLIANT BLUE FCF (Blue 1) is an organic compound classified as a blue triarylmethane dye, reflecting its chemical structure. Known under various commercial names, it is a colorant for foods and other substances.

Open additive page Source

E339 - Sodium phosphates EFSA overexposure risk: highEmulsifierHumectantPreservativeSequestrantStabiliserThickener

TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Na3PO4.

Open additive page Source

E339iii - Trisodium phosphateEmulsifierHumectantPreservativeSequestrantStabiliserThickener

No additive description is available yet.

Open additive page

E428 - Gelatine

No additive description is available yet.

Open additive page

Environment

Green-Score, origins bonus, and transportation impact are shown for Worldwide .

Country Context

Green Score

Overall grade

High environmental impact

About Green-Score

The Green-Score is an experimental score that summarizes the environmental impacts of food products.

Current scope

The Green-Score was initially developed for France and it is being extended to other European countries. The Green-Score formula is subject to change as it is regularly improved to make it more precise and better suited to each country. Select a country to include the full impact of transportation in the final score.

Life cycle analysis

Average impact of the category

Breakfast cereals, mix of puffed or extruded cereals, fortified with vitamins and chemical elements • Score: 61/100

Life-cycle reference

Category: Breakfast cereals, mix of puffed or extruded cereals, fortified with vitamins and chemical elements PEF environmental score: 0.42 Climate change impact: 3.40 kg CO2 eq / kg product The overall environmental impact figure (PEF) comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Breakfast cereals, mix of puffed or extruded cereals, fortified with vitamins and chemical elements. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.

Overall environmental impact by stage (PEF)

The overall environmental impact figure (PEF) comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Breakfast cereals, mix of puffed or extruded cereals, fortified with vitamins and chemical elements. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	72.1 %
Processing	10.9 %
Packaging	9.6 %
Transportation	6.1 %
Distribution	1.3 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Bonuses and maluses

Declared origins

Origins of ingredients are missing for this product. Ingredients need to be completed before the transportation bonus can be computed precisely.

Packaging impact

Packaging with a high impact Malus: -15 Packaging score: -100

Green-Score for this product

Final score: 41/100

Final score breakdown

Life cycle analysis score: 61 Sum of bonuses and maluses: -20 Final score: 41/100

Carbon footprint

Equivalent to driving 1.8 km in a petrol car. 340 g CO2e per 100g of product. Reference category: Breakfast cereals, mix of puffed or extruded cereals, fortified with vitamins and chemical elements. The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Breakfast cereals, mix of puffed or extruded cereals, fortified with vitamins and chemical elements. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.

Climate impact by stage (CO2e)

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Breakfast cereals, mix of puffed or extruded cereals, fortified with vitamins and chemical elements. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	62.4 %
Processing	9.7 %
Packaging	18.5 %
Transportation	8.4 %
Distribution	0.8 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Packaging

Packaging impact

Packaging with a high impact Malus: -15 Packaging score: -100

Packaging components

Shape	Material	Recycling	Impact
Container	Plastic	Unknown	High
BOX	Unknown	Unknown	High

Declared packaging

Plastic, Box, Container

Data precision

The packaging information is not sufficiently precise to compute the most accurate packaging impact. Exact shapes and materials of all packaging components help improve the Green-Score.

Transportation

Declared origins

Origins of ingredients are missing for this product. Ingredients need to be completed before the transportation bonus can be computed precisely.

Forest footprint

No deforestation risk No ingredient associated with a deforestation risk. Forest Footprint The Forest Footprint is a methodology developed by the association Envol Vert to estimate the risk of deforestation related to our consumption. → More information on the methodology Forest Footprint grade: A No ingredient associated with a deforestation risk. Total Forest Footprint: 0.000 m² per kg of food

Deforestation risk details

Labels The presence of certain labels can greatly help reduce the risk of deforestation, through the presence of environmental criteria and/or through better remuneration of producers.

Data Source

Product data comes from Open Food Facts. Food Benchmark also adds translations, category comparisons and explanatory calculations.

The database is licensed under ODbL 1.0, individual contents under DbCL 1.0, and product photos under CC BY-SA 3.0.

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