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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Calcium +94.1%
Contains more Iron +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.2%
Contains more Zinc +309.6%
Contains more Copper +341.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.1%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Contains more Calcium +94.1%
Contains more Iron +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.2%
Contains more Zinc +309.6%
Contains more Copper +341.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.1%
Contains more Potassium +33%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +353%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +512.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +576.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2081.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +353%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +512.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +576.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2081.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Water +118.8%
Contains more Fats +150.9%
Contains more Other +183.3%
Equal in Protein - 9
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 Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Water +118.8%
Contains more Fats +150.9%
Contains more Other +183.3%
Equal in Protein - 9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.3%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 73.9g 63.3g Granola
Protein 8.7g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 5.7g 14.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 80.9g 71.7g Granola
Calories 389kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Sugar 28.3g Corn nuts
Fiber 7g 8.4g Corn nuts
Calcium 33mg 17mg Granola
Iron 3.7mg 1.7mg Granola
Magnesium 68mg 109mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 228mg 283mg Corn nuts
Potassium 215mg 286mg Corn nuts
Sodium 257mg 600mg Granola
Zinc 7.7mg 1.88mg Granola
Copper 0.6mg 0.136mg Granola
Manganese 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin A 1531IU 338IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 459µg 17µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg Granola
Vitamin D 82IU Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg Granola
Vitamin C 6mg 0.4mg 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
Folate 816µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg 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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
322%
Granola
20%
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.