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Granola vs. Grape-Nuts Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Granola and Grape-Nuts Cereal?

  • Granola is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Copper, however, Grape-Nuts Cereal is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Granola's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% more.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal types in this article.

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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 less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Zinc +272%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Contains more Selenium +90.1%
Contains more Iron +656.8%
Contains more Magnesium +82.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +86%
Equal in Calcium - 32
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 10% 1050% 89% 201% 36% 61% 57% 114% 423% 50%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Zinc +272%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Contains more Selenium +90.1%
Contains more Iron +656.8%
Contains more Magnesium +82.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +86%
Equal in Calcium - 32

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +38175%
Contains more Vitamin E +291.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374.4%
Contains more Folate +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.8%
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 1% 13% 0% 1% 163% 28% 162% 53% 199% 259% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +38175%
Contains more Vitamin E +291.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374.4%
Contains more Folate +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +214.9%
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Other +148.3%
Equal in Carbs - 80.49
Equal in Water - 3.5
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
11% 2% 80% 4% 3%
Protein: 11.22 g
Fats: 1.81 g
Carbs: 80.49 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Fats +214.9%
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Other +148.3%
Equal in Carbs - 80.49
Equal in Water - 3.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1090.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.78 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1090.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Granola Grape-Nuts Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Grape-Nuts Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 73.9g 67.49g Granola
Protein 8.7g 11.22g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Fats 5.7g 1.81g Granola
Carbs 80.9g 80.49g Granola
Calories 389kcal 361kcal Granola
Sugar 28.3g 8.86g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Fiber 7g 13g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calcium 33mg 32mg Granola
Iron 3.7mg 28mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Magnesium 68mg 124mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Phosphorus 228mg 467mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Potassium 215mg 400mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sodium 257mg 465mg Granola
Zinc 7.7mg 2.07mg Granola
Copper 0.6mg 0.34mg Granola
Manganese 3.236mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Selenium 17.3µg 9.1µg Granola
Vitamin A 1531IU 4IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 459µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg 0.62mg Granola
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin C 6mg 0.1mg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.65mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.12mg Granola
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 8.62mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.872mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.86mg Granola
Folate 816µg 345µg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Saturated Fat 1.39g 0.34g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 0.21g Granola
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 0.78g Granola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola Grape-Nuts Cereal
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
73%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
209%
Grape-Nuts Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
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.

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. Grape-Nuts Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171647/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.