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Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats and granola bars

  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats have more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin A, and iron; however, granola bars are higher in copper and phosphorus.
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 208% more than granola bars.
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats have 250 times more vitamin A than granola bars. While kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats have 500µg of vitamin A, granola bars have only 2µg.
  • The glycemic index of kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Cereal 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3% 4.5% 225% 36% 19% 27% 74% 0% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
Contains more IronIron +103.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +361.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +510%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +558.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +194.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +346.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +184.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 67% 167% 7.2% 50% 313% 325% 313% 0% 383% 625% 2.5% 250% 1.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 0.67% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +373.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1084.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +956.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1852.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1347.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1360%
Contains more CholineCholine +780%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 4% 86% 4% 2%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 85.59 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.42 g
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 CarbsCarbs +32.9%
Contains more OtherOther +34.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.9%
Contains more FatsFats +372.6%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 52% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.89 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.2 g
13% 23% 64%
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 -62.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +265%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5925%

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 Rice Krispie Treats Granola bars
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Granola bars DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5µg 0µg 208%
Vitamin B6 1.66mg 0.085mg 121%
Vitamin B2 1.41mg 0.119mg 99%
Vitamin B3 16.7mg 1.581mg 94%
Vitamin B1 1.25mg 0.264mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.2g 12.05g 79%
Folate 333µg 23µg 78%
Manganese 1.777mg 77%
Vitamin A 500µg 2µg 55%
Iron 6mg 2.95mg 38%
Copper 0.107mg 0.392mg 32%
Phosphorus 62mg 277mg 31%
Fats 4.19g 19.8g 24%
Vitamin C 20mg 0.9mg 21%
Fiber 0.4g 5.3g 20%
Selenium 5.7µg 16.2µg 19%
Magnesium 21mg 97mg 18%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg 17%
Vitamin D 133IU 0IU 17%
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 16%
Sodium 567mg 294mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 2.09mg 12%
Protein 4.3g 10.1g 12%
Zinc 0.69mg 2.03mg 12%
Vitamin K 1µg 14.6µg 11%
Potassium 51mg 336mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.2g 4.38g 8%
Saturated fat 0.89g 2.37g 7%
Carbs 85.59g 64.4g 7%
Calcium 10mg 61mg 5%
Choline 2.5mg 22mg 4%
Calories 395kcal 471kcal 4%
Net carbs 85.19g 59.1g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 29.6g 28.57g N/A
Trans fat 1.6g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Granola bars
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
193%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
23%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
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.