Granola vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Granola and Cereal?

Granola is higher in Copper, and Fiber, however, Cereal is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 461% more.
Cereal contains 5 times less Fiber than Granola. Granola contains 7g of Fiber, while Cereal contains 1.4g.
Granola has less Sodium.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) types 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.

Granola

Cereal

Contains more Calcium +230%

Contains more Magnesium +257.9%

Contains more Phosphorus +196.1%

Contains more Potassium +104.8%

Contains less Sodium -67.7%

Contains more Copper +338%

Contains more Selenium +174.6%

Contains more Iron +820.5%

Equal in Zinc - 7.6

Granola

Cereal

Contains more Calcium +230%

Contains more Magnesium +257.9%

Contains more Phosphorus +196.1%

Contains more Potassium +104.8%

Contains less Sodium -67.7%

Contains more Copper +338%

Contains more Selenium +174.6%

Contains more Iron +820.5%

Equal in Zinc - 7.6

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.

Granola

Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +2937.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Contains more Vitamin A +82.4%

Contains more Vitamin C +541.7%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +727.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.8%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.7%

Granola

Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +2937.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Contains more Vitamin A +82.4%

Contains more Vitamin C +541.7%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +727.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.8%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Granola

Cereal

Contains more Protein +43.6%

Contains more Fats +427.8%

Contains more Other +85.8%

Equal in Carbs - 86.85

Equal in Water - 3.78

Granola

Protein: 8.7 g

Fats: 5.7 g

Carbs: 80.9 g

Water: 3.5 g

Other: 1.2 g

Cereal

Protein: 6.06 g

Fats: 1.08 g

Carbs: 86.85 g

Water: 3.78 g

Other: 2.23 g

Contains more Protein +43.6%

Contains more Fats +427.8%

Contains more Other +85.8%

Equal in Carbs - 86.85

Equal in Water - 3.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Granola

Cereal

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1125.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352%

Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%

Granola

Saturated Fat: 1.39 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g

Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.26 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1125.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352%

Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sodium
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	73.9g	85.45g
Protein	8.7g	6.06g
Fats	5.7g	1.08g
Carbs	80.9g	86.85g
Calories	389kcal	378kcal
Fructose		0.26g
Sugar	28.3g	10.35g
Fiber	7g	1.4g
Calcium	33mg	10mg
Iron	3.7mg	34.06mg
Magnesium	68mg	19mg
Phosphorus	228mg	77mg
Potassium	215mg	105mg
Sodium	257mg	795mg
Zinc	7.7mg	7.6mg
Copper	0.6mg	0.137mg
Manganese		0.79mg
Selenium	17.3µg	6.3µg
Vitamin A	1531IU	2792IU
Vitamin A RAE	459µg	814µg
Vitamin E	2.43mg	0.08mg
Vitamin D	82IU
Vitamin D	2.1µg
Vitamin C	6mg	38.5mg
Vitamin B1	0.76mg	6.288mg
Vitamin B2	0.87mg	3.87mg
Vitamin B3	10.2mg	29.62mg
Vitamin B5		0.226mg
Vitamin B6	4.08mg	5.986mg
Folate	816µg
Vitamin B12	12µg
Vitamin K	1.3µg	0µg
Tryptophan		0.066mg
Threonine		0.241mg
Isoleucine		0.26mg
Leucine		0.767mg
Lysine		0.113mg
Methionine		0.13mg
Phenylalanine		0.365mg
Valine		0.344mg
Histidine		0.162mg
Saturated Fat	1.39g	0.26g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.5g	0.204g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.6g	0.354g

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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

322%

393%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

85%

183%

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?

Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Granola is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.95g)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.13g)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.