Granola vs. General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Granola and General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Granola has more Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Copper, while General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE.
Granola's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 223% higher.
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch contains 3 times less Copper than Granola. Granola contains 0.6mg of Copper, while General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch contains 0.192mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH.

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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

General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Contains more Magnesium +25.9%

Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%

Contains less Sodium -54.7%

Contains more Copper +212.5%

Contains more Selenium +268.1%

Contains more Calcium +1245.5%

Contains more Iron +453.5%

Contains more Zinc +135.3%

Equal in Potassium - 201

Granola

General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Contains more Magnesium +25.9%

Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%

Contains less Sodium -54.7%

Contains more Copper +212.5%

Contains more Selenium +268.1%

Contains more Calcium +1245.5%

Contains more Iron +453.5%

Contains more Zinc +135.3%

Equal in Potassium - 201

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

General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.1%

Contains more Folate +121.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.5%

Contains more Vitamin A +100.3%

Contains more Vitamin D +152.4%

Contains more Vitamin C +223.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +623.1%

Granola

General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.1%

Contains more Folate +121.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.5%

Contains more Vitamin A +100.3%

Contains more Vitamin D +152.4%

Contains more Vitamin C +223.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +623.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Granola

General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Contains more Protein +59.6%

Contains more Fats +79.8%

Contains more Other +155.8%

Equal in Carbs - 77.99

Equal in Water - 3.24

Granola

Protein: 8.7 g

Fats: 5.7 g

Carbs: 80.9 g

Water: 3.5 g

Other: 1.2 g

General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Protein: 5.45 g

Fats: 10.25 g

Carbs: 77.99 g

Water: 3.24 g

Other: 3.07 g

Contains more Protein +59.6%

Contains more Fats +79.8%

Contains more Other +155.8%

Equal in Carbs - 77.99

Equal in Water - 3.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Granola

General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Contains less Saturated Fat -29.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.9%

Granola

Saturated Fat: 1.39 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g

General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Saturated Fat: 0.975 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.92 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.11 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -29.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	73.9g	71.19g
Protein	8.7g	5.45g
Fats	5.7g	10.25g
Carbs	80.9g	77.99g
Calories	389kcal	410kcal
Starch		35.2g
Fructose		8.2g
Sugar	28.3g	30.3g
Fiber	7g	6.8g
Calcium	33mg	444mg
Iron	3.7mg	20.48mg
Magnesium	68mg	54mg
Phosphorus	228mg	199mg
Potassium	215mg	201mg
Sodium	257mg	567mg
Zinc	7.7mg	18.12mg
Copper	0.6mg	0.192mg
Manganese		1.545mg
Selenium	17.3µg	4.7µg
Vitamin A	1531IU	3066IU
Vitamin A RAE	459µg	918µg
Vitamin E	2.43mg	2.14mg
Vitamin D	82IU	210IU
Vitamin D	2.1µg	5.3µg
Vitamin C	6mg	19.4mg
Vitamin B1	0.76mg	2.467mg
Vitamin B2	0.87mg	2.067mg
Vitamin B3	10.2mg	24.533mg
Vitamin B5		0.465mg
Vitamin B6	4.08mg	2.7mg
Folate	816µg	368µg
Vitamin B12	12µg	6.65µg
Vitamin K	1.3µg	9.4µg
Tryptophan		0.074mg
Threonine		0.181mg
Isoleucine		0.191mg
Leucine		0.372mg
Lysine		0.085mg
Methionine		0.085mg
Phenylalanine		0.245mg
Valine		0.255mg
Histidine		0.127mg
Trans Fat	0g	0.017g
Saturated Fat	1.39g	0.975g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.5g	4.92g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.6g	2.11g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid		0.003g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		1.918g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid		0.008g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.165g

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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%

315%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

85%

190%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Granola is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.415g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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.