Granola vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between granola and bran cereal
- 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.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original.
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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 | +84% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +432.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1078.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +374.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +375.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +404.4% |
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 | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +198.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +211.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +118.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.7 g
Fats:
5.7 g
Carbs:
80.9 g
Water:
3.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
13.14 g
Fats:
4.9 g
Carbs:
74.24 g
Water:
2.12 g
Other:
5.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +366.7% |
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Carbs
~74.24g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.39 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.6 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 | +180.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 4.08mg | 12mg | 609% |
| Manganese | 7.41mg | 322% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 18.8µg | 283% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 17.6mg | 174% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.87mg | 2.71mg | 142% |
| Phosphorus | 228mg | 1150mg | 132% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.76mg | 2.27mg | 126% |
| Folate | 816µg | 1310µg | 124% |
| Fiber | 7g | 29.3g | 89% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 362mg | 70% |
| Copper | 0.6mg | 1.04mg | 49% |
| Zinc | 7.7mg | 12.4mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 389mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.2mg | 14.8mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 1020mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.06mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 20mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 17.3µg | 9.4µg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 2.1µg | 4.3µg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 170IU | 11% |
| Starch | 21.8g | 9% | |
| Protein | 8.7g | 13.14g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 2.43mg | 1.19mg | 8% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 259kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 459µg | 522µg | 7% |
| Choline | 22.6mg | 49.4mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.5g | 0.89g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 5.2µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.6g | 2g | 3% |
| Carbs | 80.9g | 74.24g | 2% |
| Fats | 5.7g | 4.9g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.39g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.9g | 44.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 28.3g | 15.69g | N/A |
| Sodium | 257mg | 258mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
300%
616%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
335%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.29g)
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 ($)