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Granola vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Granola and Corn nuts

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Iron in Granola is higher than in Corn nuts.
  • Granola covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 500% more than Corn nuts.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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 49% 9.9% 19% 139% 200% 210% 98% 34% 0% 94%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.1%
Contains more IronIron +117.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +341.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +309.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.1%

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
12
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 20% 92% 49% 63% 190% 201% 191% 0% 942% 1500% 3.3% 612% 12%
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 1.3% 20% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +353%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +512.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +576.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.8%
Contains more WaterWater +118.8%
Contains more FatsFats +150.9%
Contains more OtherOther +183.3%
~equal in Protein ~9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.6 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +194.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Corn nuts Opinion
Calories 389kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Protein 8.7g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 5.7g 14.3g Corn nuts
Vitamin C 6mg 0.4mg Granola
Net carbs 73.9g 63.3g Granola
Carbs 80.9g 71.7g Granola
Vitamin D 82IU Granola
Magnesium 68mg 109mg Corn nuts
Calcium 33mg 17mg Granola
Potassium 215mg 286mg Corn nuts
Iron 3.7mg 1.7mg Granola
Sugar 28.3g Corn nuts
Fiber 7g 8.4g Corn nuts
Copper 0.6mg 0.136mg Granola
Zinc 7.7mg 1.88mg Granola
Phosphorus 228mg 283mg Corn nuts
Sodium 257mg 600mg Granola
Vitamin A 1531IU 338IU Granola
Vitamin A 459µg 17µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg Granola
Manganese 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.35mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.142mg Granola
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 1.507mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.374mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.187mg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg Granola
Folate 816µg 0µg Granola
Choline 22.6mg Granola
Saturated Fat 1.39g 2.58g Granola
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 3.22g Corn nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola Corn nuts
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
298%
Granola
18%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.19g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Corn nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.