Granola bars vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between granola bars and bran cereal?
- Granola bars have less vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, and zinc than bran cereal.
- Bran cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 917% higher.
- Granola bars have a lower glycemic index than bran cereal.
We used Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original types in this comparison.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +72.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +273.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +537.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +203.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +496.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +165.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +510.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +315.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +317% |
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 EVitamin E | +75.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +180.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +759.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +836.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14017.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5595.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
13.14 g
Fats:
4.9 g
Carbs:
74.24 g
Water:
2.12 g
Other:
5.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +304.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +211.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +392.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +502.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.6% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 12mg | 917% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 18.8µg | 783% |
| Folate | 23µg | 1310µg | 322% |
| Manganese | 1.777mg | 7.41mg | 245% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.119mg | 2.71mg | 199% |
| Iron | 2.95mg | 17.6mg | 183% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.264mg | 2.27mg | 167% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 1150mg | 125% |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 29.3g | 96% |
| Zinc | 2.03mg | 12.4mg | 94% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.581mg | 14.8mg | 83% |
| Copper | 0.392mg | 1.04mg | 72% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.05g | 2g | 67% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 362mg | 63% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 522µg | 58% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 389mg | 33% |
| Fats | 19.8g | 4.9g | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 4.3µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 20mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 170IU | 21% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 1020mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 9.4µg | 12% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 259kcal | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.38g | 0.89g | 9% |
| Starch | 21.8g | 9% | |
| Vitamin K | 14.6µg | 5.2µg | 8% |
| Protein | 10.1g | 13.14g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 2.09mg | 1.19mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.37g | 1.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.813mg | 1.06mg | 5% |
| Choline | 22mg | 49.4mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 64.4g | 74.24g | 3% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 258mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 59.1g | 44.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 28.57g | 15.69g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.264mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.352mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.724mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.4mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.508mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.216mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.36g | 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
23%
616%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
335%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)