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

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Significant differences between Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp and Granola bars

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin D in Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is higher than in Granola bars.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 208% more than Granola bars.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp 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.
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
3
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7
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Iron +205.1%
Contains more Zinc +269.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.8%
Contains more Calcium +154.2%
Contains more Magnesium +34.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -50.7%
Contains more Copper +96%
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 bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Contains more Iron +205.1%
Contains more Zinc +269.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.8%
Contains more Calcium +154.2%
Contains more Magnesium +34.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -50.7%
Contains more Copper +96%

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
8
:
4
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Vitamin A +7475.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +373.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +956.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Folate +1347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1116.7%
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 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 +7475.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +373.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +956.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Folate +1347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1116.7%

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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:
3
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Other +61.1%
Contains more Protein +53%
Contains more Fats +296%
Contains more Water +56%
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 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 +28.9%
Contains more Other +61.1%
Contains more Protein +53%
Contains more Fats +296%
Contains more Water +56%

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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:
2
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +608.8%
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 bars
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +608.8%

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 bars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Granola bars Opinion
Net carbs 78.6g 59.1g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Protein 6.6g 10.1g Granola bars
Fats 5g 19.8g Granola bars
Carbs 83g 64.4g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calories 390kcal 471kcal Granola bars
Sugar 34.7g 28.57g Granola bars
Fiber 4.4g 5.3g Granola bars
Calcium 24mg 61mg Granola bars
Iron 9mg 2.95mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Magnesium 72mg 97mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 237mg 277mg Granola bars
Potassium 212mg 336mg Granola bars
Sodium 596mg 294mg Granola bars
Zinc 7.5mg 2.03mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Copper 0.2mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Manganese 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 19.9µg 16.2µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 2500IU 33IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A RAE 740µg 2µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 0.4mg 2.09mg Granola bars
Vitamin D 133IU 0IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 1.25mg 0.264mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B2 1.4mg 0.119mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B3 16.7mg 1.581mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B5 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.085mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Folate 333µg 23µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B12 5µg 0µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin K 1.2µg 14.6µg Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.216mg Granola bars
Trans Fat 0.5g Granola bars
Saturated Fat 0.9g 2.37g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 4.38g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 1.7g 12.05g Granola bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp 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
206%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
24%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
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 - 1.47g)
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 - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp 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 ($)
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.

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
  2. 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.