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Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp and Granola

  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Granola is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Granola is 292% higher.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp contains 2 times more Iron than Granola. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp contains 9mg of Iron, while Granola contains 3.7mg.
  • Granola contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins.

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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.
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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5
Granola
Granola
Contains more Iron +143.2%
Contains more Selenium +15%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 68
Equal in Phosphorus - 228
Equal in Potassium - 215
Equal in Zinc - 7.7
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 338% 52% 102% 19% 78% 205% 67% 0% 109%
Granola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Contains more Iron +143.2%
Contains more Selenium +15%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 68
Equal in Phosphorus - 228
Equal in Potassium - 215
Equal in Zinc - 7.7

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.
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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Granola
Granola
Contains more Vitamin A +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +507.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +145%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.3
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 8% 99% 0% 313% 324% 314% 0% 393% 250% 625% 3%
Granola
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 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +507.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +145%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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Granola
Granola
Contains more Other +141.7%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Fats +14%
Contains more Water +40%
Equal in Carbs - 80.9
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
7% 5% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
Granola
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 +141.7%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Fats +14%
Contains more Water +40%
Equal in Carbs - 80.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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Granola
Granola
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.6
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.7 g
Granola
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.6

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Granola Opinion
Net carbs 78.6g 73.9g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Protein 6.6g 8.7g Granola
Fats 5g 5.7g Granola
Carbs 83g 80.9g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calories 390kcal 389kcal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sugar 34.7g 28.3g Granola
Fiber 4.4g 7g Granola
Calcium 24mg 33mg Granola
Iron 9mg 3.7mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Magnesium 72mg 68mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Phosphorus 237mg 228mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Potassium 212mg 215mg Granola
Sodium 596mg 257mg Granola
Zinc 7.5mg 7.7mg Granola
Copper 0.2mg 0.6mg Granola
Selenium 19.9µg 17.3µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 2500IU 1531IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A RAE 740µg 459µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 0.4mg 2.43mg Granola
Vitamin D 133IU 82IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 3.3µg 2.1µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Granola
Vitamin B1 1.25mg 0.76mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B2 1.4mg 0.87mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B3 16.7mg 10.2mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 4.08mg Granola
Folate 333µg 816µg Granola
Vitamin B12 5µg 12µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.3µg Granola
Trans Fat 0.5g 0g Granola
Saturated Fat 0.9g 1.39g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 2.5g Granola
Polyunsaturated fat 1.7g 1.6g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp 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
206%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
322%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola
Granola is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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.
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.

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. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174628/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.