Cereal vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cereal and granola bars
- Cereal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin C; however, granola bars are higher in manganese and phosphorus.
- Cereal covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 502% more than granola bars.
- Cereal has 85 times more vitamin A than granola bars. While cereal has 2792IU of vitamin A, granola bars have only 33IU.
- The glycemic index of cereal is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +410.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +510% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +220% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +259.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +124.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +157.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2281.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3152.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1773.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6942.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2512.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +259.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1733.3% |
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Water
~3.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2047.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3304% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.264mg | 502% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.085mg | 454% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 2.95mg | 389% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.119mg | 289% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 1.581mg | 175% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 2µg | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 12.05g | 78% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 2.03mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 1.777mg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0.9mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 277mg | 29% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 19.8g | 29% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.392mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 294mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 97mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 16.2µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 5.3g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 2.09mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.813mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 14.6µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 4.38g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 2.37g | 10% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 10.1g | 8% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 64.4g | 7% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 336mg | 7% |
| Folate | 23µg | 6% | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 471kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 61mg | 5% |
| Choline | 22mg | 4% | |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 59.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 28.57g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.479mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0.508mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.216mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
371%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.