Granola vs. Golden Grahams Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Granola and Golden Grahams Cereal
- Granola is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Copper, yet Golden Grahams Cereal is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Granola is 300% higher.
- Granola contains 3 times more Copper than Golden Grahams Cereal. Granola contains 0.6mg of Copper, while Golden Grahams Cereal contains 0.206mg.
Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, GOLDEN GRAHAMS.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +161.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +191.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +208.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +878.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +291.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +279.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +152.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +223.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +53.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.7 g
Fats:
5.7 g
Carbs:
80.9 g
Water:
3.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
85.1 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250% |
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Carbs
~85.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.6 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +56.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 389kcal | 374kcal |
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| Protein | 8.7g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 5.7g | 3.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 6mg | 19.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 73.9g | 79.5g |
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| Carbs | 80.9g | 85.1g |
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| Vitamin D | 82IU | 129IU |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 323mg |
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| Potassium | 215mg | 206mg |
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| Iron | 3.7mg | 14.5mg |
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| Sugar | 28.3g | 35g |
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| Fiber | 7g | 5.6g |
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| Copper | 0.6mg | 0.206mg |
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| Zinc | 7.7mg | 12.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 228mg | 129mg |
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| Sodium | 257mg | 772mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1531IU | 1613IU |
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| Vitamin A | 459µg | 472µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.43mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.1µg | 3.2µg |
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| Manganese | 1.848mg |
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| Selenium | 17.3µg | 5.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.76mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.87mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.2mg | 16.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 4.08mg | 1.613mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 4.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 816µg | 323µg |
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| Choline | 22.6mg | 15.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.39g | 0.4g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5g | 1.6g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.6g | 1g |
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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%
188%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
150%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Golden Grahams Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.99g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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