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Granola vs. Raisin Bran Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Granola and Raisin Bran Cereal

  • Granola has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , however, Raisin Bran Cereal is higher in Iron, Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Granola covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 395% more than Raisin Bran Cereal.
  • Granola has 14 times more Vitamin E than Raisin Bran Cereal. While Granola has 2.43mg of Vitamin E , Raisin Bran Cereal has only 0.18mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal.

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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 -44.8%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +18.1%
Contains more Iron +312.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +154%
Contains more Selenium +123.1%
Equal in Calcium - 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 10% 572% 98% 146% 49% 61% 174% 170% 0% 211%
Contains less Sodium -44.8%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +18.1%
Contains more Iron +312.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +154%
Contains more Selenium +123.1%
Equal in Calcium - 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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380%
Contains more Folate +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +19%
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 51% 4% 75% 0% 158% 167% 159% 0% 197% 255% 317% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380%
Contains more Folate +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +19%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Fats +204.8%
Contains more Water +114.3%
Contains more Other +119.2%
Equal in Carbs - 80.37
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
8% 2% 80% 8% 3%
Protein: 7.63 g
Fats: 1.87 g
Carbs: 80.37 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 2.63 g
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Fats +204.8%
Contains more Water +114.3%
Contains more Other +119.2%
Equal in Carbs - 80.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
25% 21% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.424 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.908 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Raisin Bran Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 73.9g 70.17g Granola
Protein 8.7g 7.63g Granola
Fats 5.7g 1.87g Granola
Carbs 80.9g 80.37g Granola
Calories 389kcal 342kcal Granola
Sugar 28.3g 33.04g Granola
Fiber 7g 10.2g Raisin Bran Cereal
Calcium 33mg 33mg
Iron 3.7mg 15.25mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Magnesium 68mg 136mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Phosphorus 228mg 339mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Potassium 215mg 546mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Sodium 257mg 466mg Granola
Zinc 7.7mg 6.36mg Granola
Copper 0.6mg 0.508mg Granola
Selenium 17.3µg 38.6µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A 1531IU 847IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 459µg 253µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg 0.18mg Granola
Vitamin D 82IU 102IU Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin D 2.1µg 2.5µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.63mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.72mg Granola
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 8.47mg Granola
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.85mg Granola
Folate 816µg 339µg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 2.53µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.3µg Granola
Saturated Fat 1.39g 0.424g Raisin Bran Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 0.357g Granola
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 0.908g Granola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola Raisin Bran 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
115%
Raisin Bran Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
149%
Raisin Bran Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.966g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola
Granola is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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 ($)

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. Raisin Bran Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172996/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.