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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.
  • Granola has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of granola is 53, while the glycemic index of corn nuts is 40.

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% 153% 49% 32% 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% 5.7% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2600%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.187mg 299%
Folate 816µg 0µg 204%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.142mg 56%
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 1.507mg 54%
Zinc 7.7mg 1.88mg 53%
Copper 0.6mg 0.136mg 52%
Vitamin A 459µg 17µg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.35mg 34%
Selenium 17.3µg 31%
Iron 3.7mg 1.7mg 25%
Manganese 0.487mg 21%
Vitamin E 2.43mg 16%
Sodium 257mg 600mg 15%
Fats 5.7g 14.3g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 2.5g 7.36g 12%
Vitamin D 2.1µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 3.22g 11%
Vitamin D 82IU 10%
Magnesium 68mg 109mg 10%
Phosphorus 228mg 283mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 7%
Fiber 7g 8.4g 6%
Vitamin C 6mg 0.4mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.39g 2.58g 5%
Choline 22.6mg 4%
Carbs 80.9g 71.7g 3%
Potassium 215mg 286mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 17mg 2%
Calories 389kcal 436kcal 2%
Protein 8.7g 9g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Net carbs 73.9g 63.3g N/A
Sugar 28.3g N/A

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
300%
Granola
17%
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.