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Golden Grahams Cereal vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between golden Grahams Cereal and granola bars

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin A, and calcium in golden Grahams Cereal is higher than in granola bars.
  • Golden Grahams Cereal covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 200% more than granola bars.
  • Granola bars have 49 times less vitamin A than golden Grahams Cereal. Golden Grahams Cereal has 1613IU of vitamin A, while granola bars have 33IU.
  • Golden Grahams Cereal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of golden Grahams Cereal is 72, while the glycemic index of granola bars is 46.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, GOLDEN GRAHAMS 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 97% 18% 544% 69% 330% 55% 101% 241% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +429.5%
Contains more IronIron +391.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +496.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +189.3%
~equal in Manganese ~1.777mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 65% 157% 13% 48% 300% 323% 302% 20% 372% 600% 5% 242% 8.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 0.67% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2055.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +918.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1797.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1304.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +630%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 85% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 85.1 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
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 CarbsCarbs +32.1%
Contains more OtherOther +133.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.6%
Contains more FatsFats +518.8%
Contains more WaterWater +77.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
13% 23% 64%
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 -83.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +173.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1105%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Golden Grahams Cereal Granola bars DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0µg 200%
Iron 14.5mg 2.95mg 144%
Vitamin B6 1.613mg 0.085mg 118%
Vitamin B2 1.4mg 0.119mg 99%
Zinc 12.1mg 2.03mg 92%
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 1.581mg 91%
Vitamin B1 1.2mg 0.264mg 78%
Folate 323µg 23µg 75%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 12.05g 74%
Vitamin A 472µg 2µg 52%
Fats 3.2g 19.8g 26%
Calcium 323mg 61mg 26%
Sodium 772mg 294mg 21%
Phosphorus 129mg 277mg 21%
Copper 0.206mg 0.392mg 21%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 0.9mg 21%
Selenium 5.6µg 16.2µg 19%
Magnesium 26mg 97mg 17%
Vitamin D 3.2µg 0µg 16%
Vitamin D 129IU 0IU 16%
Vitamin K 2µg 14.6µg 11%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 2.09mg 10%
Protein 5.3g 10.1g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.813mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.4g 2.37g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.6g 4.38g 7%
Carbs 85.1g 64.4g 7%
Calories 374kcal 471kcal 5%
Potassium 206mg 336mg 4%
Manganese 1.848mg 1.777mg 3%
Fiber 5.6g 5.3g 1%
Choline 15.2mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 79.5g 59.1g N/A
Sugar 35g 28.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.264mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.352mg 0%
Leucine 0.724mg 0%
Lysine 0.4mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 0%
Valine 0.508mg 0%
Histidine 0.216mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Golden Grahams Cereal Granola bars
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
189%
Golden Grahams Cereal
23%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Golden Grahams Cereal
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams 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 ($)
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.