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Kellogg's Corn Flakes vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kellogg's Corn Flakes and Granola different?

  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes are higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Granola is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Kellogg's Corn Flakes is 315% higher.
  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes contain 3 times more Sodium than Granola. While Kellogg's Corn Flakes contain 729mg of Sodium, Granola contains only 257mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +681.1%
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Magnesium +74.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Zinc +670%
Contains more Copper +203%
Contains more Selenium +108.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1084% 28% 44% 15% 96% 28% 66% 22% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Contains more Iron +681.1%
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Magnesium +74.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Zinc +670%
Contains more Copper +203%
Contains more Selenium +108.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1925%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.9%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 70% 335% 351% 336% 14% 414% 268% 625% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1925%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.9%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +253.3%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Fats +1325%
Equal in Carbs - 80.9
Equal in Water - 3.5
8% 84% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 84.1 g
Water: 3.76 g
Other: 4.24 g
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Other +253.3%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Fats +1325%
Equal in Carbs - 80.9
Equal in Water - 3.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3631.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +716.3%
31% 18% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3631.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +716.3%

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 Corn Flakes Granola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Corn Flakes Granola Opinion
Net carbs 80.8g 73.9g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Protein 7.5g 8.7g Granola
Fats 0.4g 5.7g Granola
Carbs 84.1g 80.9g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calories 357kcal 389kcal Granola
Sugar 9.5g 28.3g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Fiber 3.3g 7g Granola
Calcium 5mg 33mg Granola
Iron 28.9mg 3.7mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Magnesium 39mg 68mg Granola
Phosphorus 102mg 228mg Granola
Potassium 168mg 215mg Granola
Sodium 729mg 257mg Granola
Zinc 1mg 7.7mg Granola
Copper 0.198mg 0.6mg Granola
Manganese 0.168mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Selenium 8.3µg 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin A 1786IU 1531IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A RAE 490µg 459µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin E 0.12mg 2.43mg Granola
Vitamin D 143IU 82IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin D 3.6µg 2.1µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin C 21mg 6mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B1 1.34mg 0.76mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B2 1.52mg 0.87mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B3 17.9mg 10.2mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B5 0.229mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B6 1.79mg 4.08mg Granola
Folate 357µg 816µg Granola
Vitamin B12 5µg 12µg Granola
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Granola
Tryptophan 0.045mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Threonine 0.227mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Isoleucine 0.25mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Leucine 1.044mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Lysine 0.079mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Methionine 0.136mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Phenylalanine 0.374mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Valine 0.306mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Histidine 0.17mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Saturated Fat 0.116g 1.39g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 2.5g Granola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.196g 1.6g Granola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Corn Flakes Granola
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
219%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
322%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.274g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola
Granola 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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.
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