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Cocoa Krispies vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa Krispies and Granola bars different?

  • Cocoa Krispies have more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin E , and Vitamin C than Granola bars.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cocoa Krispies is 200% higher.
  • Cocoa Krispies contain 605 times more Vitamin A RAE than Granola bars. While Cocoa Krispies contain 1210µg of Vitamin A RAE, Granola bars contain only 2µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies
3
:
7
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Calcium +108.2%
Contains more Iron +391.5%
Contains more Zinc +146.3%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.6%
Contains more Potassium +70.6%
Contains less Sodium -30.7%
Contains more Copper +18.1%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Equal in Selenium - 16.2
Cocoa Krispies
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 544% 28% 44% 18% 56% 137% 111% 144% 88%
Granola bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Contains more Calcium +108.2%
Contains more Iron +391.5%
Contains more Zinc +146.3%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.6%
Contains more Potassium +70.6%
Contains less Sodium -30.7%
Contains more Copper +18.1%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Equal in Selenium - 16.2

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.
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies
10
:
2
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Vitamin A +12118.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1051.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +918.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1794.1%
Contains more Folate +1304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +14500%
Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 242% 217% 144% 160% 303% 317% 302% 15% 372% 243% 600% 1%
Granola bars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 42% 0% 3% 67% 28% 30% 49% 20% 18% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +12118.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1051.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +918.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1794.1%
Contains more Folate +1304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +14500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies
2
:
3
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Carbs +36.5%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Contains more Protein +119.6%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Water +38.8%
Equal in Other - 1.8
Cocoa Krispies
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 g
Granola bars
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +36.5%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Contains more Protein +119.6%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Water +38.8%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies
1
:
2
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11950%
Cocoa Krispies
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Granola bars
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11950%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa Krispies Granola bars Opinion
Net carbs 86.5g 59.1g Cocoa Krispies
Protein 4.6g 10.1g Granola bars
Fats 2.7g 19.8g Granola bars
Carbs 87.9g 64.4g Cocoa Krispies
Calories 389kcal 471kcal Granola bars
Starch 43.8g Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 38.6g 28.57g Granola bars
Fiber 1.4g 5.3g Granola bars
Calcium 127mg 61mg Cocoa Krispies
Iron 14.5mg 2.95mg Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 38mg 97mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 102mg 277mg Granola bars
Potassium 197mg 336mg Granola bars
Sodium 424mg 294mg Granola bars
Zinc 5mg 2.03mg Cocoa Krispies
Copper 0.332mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Manganese 1.1mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 16.1µg 16.2µg Granola bars
Vitamin A 4032IU 33IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A RAE 1210µg 2µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 10.8mg 2.09mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 194IU 0IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin C 48mg 0.9mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B1 1.21mg 0.264mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 1.37mg 0.119mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 1.581mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 1.61mg 0.085mg Cocoa Krispies
Folate 323µg 23µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 0.1µg 14.6µg Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.16mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.16mg 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.34mg 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.13mg 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.09mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.24mg 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.09mg 0.216mg Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.1g 2.37g Cocoa Krispies
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 4.38g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 12.05g Granola bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa Krispies Granola bars
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
243%
Cocoa Krispies
24%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Cocoa Krispies
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies 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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.