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Kellogg's Apple Jacks vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kellogg's Apple Jacks and Granola bars different?

  • Kellogg's Apple Jacks are richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, while Granola bars are higher in Manganese.
  • Kellogg's Apple Jacks covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 225% more than Granola bars.
  • Kellogg's Apple Jacks contain 264 times more Vitamin A RAE than Granola bars. Kellogg's Apple Jacks contain 527µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Granola bars contain 2µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S APPLE JACKS and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain types were used 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.
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
2
:
8
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Iron +445.8%
Contains more Zinc +166%
Contains more Calcium +408.3%
Contains more Magnesium +234.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.7%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +256.1%
Contains more Selenium +189.3%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 604% 21% 30% 10% 61% 148% 33% 66% 31%
Granola bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Contains more Iron +445.8%
Contains more Zinc +166%
Contains more Calcium +408.3%
Contains more Magnesium +234.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.7%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +256.1%
Contains more Selenium +189.3%

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.
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
9
:
3
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Vitamin A +5312.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +407.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1032.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2005.9%
Contains more Folate +1452.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1641.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3550%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 108% 3% 108% 180% 335% 351% 336% 21% 414% 268% 676% 1%
Granola bars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 42% 0% 3% 67% 28% 30% 49% 20% 18% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +5312.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +407.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1032.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2005.9%
Contains more Folate +1452.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1641.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
1
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4
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Carbs +37%
Contains more Protein +98%
Contains more Fats +482.4%
Contains more Water +56%
Contains more Other +125%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
5% 3% 88% 3%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 88.2 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 0.8 g
Granola bars
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +37%
Contains more Protein +98%
Contains more Fats +482.4%
Contains more Water +56%
Contains more Other +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
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:
2
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +630%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1238.9%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
56% 18% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9 g
Granola bars
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +630%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1238.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kellogg's Apple Jacks Granola bars
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Apple Jacks Granola bars Opinion
Net carbs 78.9g 59.1g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Protein 5.1g 10.1g Granola bars
Fats 3.4g 19.8g Granola bars
Carbs 88.2g 64.4g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Calories 375kcal 471kcal Granola bars
Sugar 43.7g 28.57g Granola bars
Fiber 9.3g 5.3g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Calcium 12mg 61mg Granola bars
Iron 16.1mg 2.95mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Magnesium 29mg 97mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 70mg 277mg Granola bars
Potassium 112mg 336mg Granola bars
Sodium 466mg 294mg Granola bars
Zinc 5.4mg 2.03mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Copper 0.098mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Manganese 0.499mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 5.6µg 16.2µg Granola bars
Vitamin A 1786IU 33IU Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin A RAE 527µg 2µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin E 0.12mg 2.09mg Granola bars
Vitamin D 143IU 0IU Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin D 3.6µg 0µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin C 54mg 0.9mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B1 1.34mg 0.264mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B2 1.52mg 0.119mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B3 17.9mg 1.581mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B5 0.345mg 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 1.79mg 0.085mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Folate 357µg 23µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin K 0.4µg 14.6µg Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.18mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.192mg 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.468mg 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.132mg 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.084mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.252mg 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.264mg 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.144mg 0.216mg Granola bars
Saturated Fat 1.9g 2.37g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g 4.38g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 0.9g 12.05g Granola bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Apple Jacks Granola bars
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
233%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
24%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.