Granola vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between granola and granola bars
- Granola is richer than granola bars in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for granola is 500% higher.
Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain.
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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 IronIron | +25.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +279.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +84.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22850% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +187.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +631.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +545.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3447.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1023.1% |
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:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +247.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
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
2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +653.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 0µg | 500% |
| Vitamin B6 | 4.08mg | 0.085mg | 307% |
| Folate | 816µg | 23µg | 198% |
| Manganese | 1.777mg | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.6g | 12.05g | 70% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.87mg | 0.119mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.2mg | 1.581mg | 54% |
| Zinc | 7.7mg | 2.03mg | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 459µg | 2µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.76mg | 0.264mg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.6mg | 0.392mg | 23% |
| Fats | 5.7g | 19.8g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.813mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 14.6µg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 2.1µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 0IU | 10% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 2.95mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 97mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 5.3g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 228mg | 277mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 80.9g | 64.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 0.9mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.5g | 4.38g | 5% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 471kcal | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.39g | 2.37g | 4% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 336mg | 4% |
| Protein | 8.7g | 10.1g | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 61mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 17.3µg | 16.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 2.43mg | 2.09mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 294mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 73.9g | 59.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 28.3g | 28.57g | N/A |
| Choline | 22.6mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.352mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.216mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
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.