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Bran cereal vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bran cereal and Granola

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Fiber, Magnesium, and Copper in Bran cereal is higher than in Granola.
  • Bran cereal covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 609% more than Granola.
  • Granola has 5 times less Magnesium than Bran cereal. Bran cereal has 362mg of Magnesium, while Granola has 68mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1078.8%
Contains more Iron +375.7%
Contains more Magnesium +432.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +404.4%
Contains more Potassium +374.4%
Contains more Zinc +61%
Contains more Copper +73.3%
Contains more Selenium +84%
Equal in Sodium - 257
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 661% 259% 493% 90% 34% 339% 347% 967% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Contains more Calcium +1078.8%
Contains more Iron +375.7%
Contains more Magnesium +432.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +404.4%
Contains more Potassium +374.4%
Contains more Zinc +61%
Contains more Copper +73.3%
Contains more Selenium +84%
Equal in Sodium - 257

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.1%
Contains more Folate +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 105% 24% 129% 67% 568% 626% 278% 64% 2770% 983% 2350% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.1%
Contains more Folate +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Water +65.1%
Equal in Carbs - 80.9
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 g
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Water +65.1%
Equal in Carbs - 80.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180.9%
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran cereal Granola Opinion
Net carbs 44.94g 73.9g Granola
Protein 13.14g 8.7g Bran cereal
Fats 4.9g 5.7g Granola
Carbs 74.24g 80.9g Granola
Calories 259kcal 389kcal Granola
Starch 21.8g Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g Bran cereal
Sugar 15.69g 28.3g Bran cereal
Fiber 29.3g 7g Bran cereal
Calcium 389mg 33mg Bran cereal
Iron 17.6mg 3.7mg Bran cereal
Magnesium 362mg 68mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 1150mg 228mg Bran cereal
Potassium 1020mg 215mg Bran cereal
Sodium 258mg 257mg Granola
Zinc 12.4mg 7.7mg Bran cereal
Copper 1.04mg 0.6mg Bran cereal
Manganese 7.41mg Bran cereal
Selenium 9.4µg 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin A 1747IU 1531IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A RAE 522µg 459µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 1.19mg 2.43mg Granola
Vitamin D 170IU 82IU Bran cereal
Vitamin D 4.3µg 2.1µg Bran cereal
Vitamin C 20mg 6mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 0.76mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 0.87mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 10.2mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 1.06mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 12mg 4.08mg Bran cereal
Folate 1310µg 816µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 12µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 5.2µg 1.3µg Bran cereal
Tryptophan 0.22mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg Bran cereal
Isoleucine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Leucine 0.7mg Bran cereal
Lysine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Methionine 0.17mg Bran cereal
Phenylalanine 0.48mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.28mg Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 1.1g 1.39g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.89g 2.5g Granola
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 1.6g Bran cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran cereal Granola
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
664%
Bran cereal
322%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
Bran cereal
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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