Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade vs Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat and bran, presweetened with nuts and fruits
Original comparison by NutriVerdict
Bottom line: Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat and bran, presweetened with nuts and fruits is the more nutrient-dense of the two, scoring 64 of 100 to 60 for Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade.
Wheat and bran cereal with nuts and fruits edges out homemade granola on nutrient density, 64 of 100 versus 60 of 100. Granola brings more protein per 100 g (13.7 g vs 7.1 g) but also far more fat (24.3 g vs 5.6 g) and more calories (489 vs 385), while running lower in both sugar (19.8 g vs 23.6 g) and sodium (26 mg vs 245 mg) than the wheat and bran cereal.
Choose granola when protein, low sugar, and low sodium are the priority, since it leads on all three despite the extra calories and fat. Choose the wheat and bran cereal for a lighter, lower-fat, lower-calorie bowl with slightly more fiber (9.7 g vs 8.9 g). Granola's fat and calorie counts are the main tradeoff worth weighing here.
Head to head, per 100 g
| Metric | Cereals ready-to-eat | Cereals ready-to-eat |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Density Score | 60 | 64 |
| Calories | 489 kcal | 385 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 54 g | 76 g |
| Dietary fiber | 8.9 g | 9.7 g |
| Sugars | 20 g | 24 g |
| Total fat | 24 g | 5.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 245 mg |
| Potassium | 539 mg | 382 mg |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 43 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg | 9.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 168 mg | 120 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1 ug | 410 ug |
| Vitamin E | 11 mg | 2.3 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
Is Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat and bran, presweetened with nuts and fruits healthier than Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade?
On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie, Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat and bran, presweetened with nuts and fruits scores higher, 64 of 100 to 60. Both can fit a balanced diet; the score reflects nutrients per calorie, not a whole-diet judgement.
Which has more protein, Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade or Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat and bran, presweetened with nuts and fruits?
Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade has more protein, 13.7 g per 100 g to 7.1 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat and bran, presweetened with nuts and fruits is lower in calories, 385 kcal per 100 g to 489 kcal.
Which has more fiber?
Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat and bran, presweetened with nuts and fruits has more dietary fiber, 9.7 g per 100 g to 8.9 g.
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