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Granola — Representative; varies by brandC
Cereals · #20 of 25

Granola

Representative; varies by brand · Whole Grains

37/100C tier
Calories471
Protein10.1g
Fiber7g
Sodium35mg
Sugar—g

Graded C — 37 out of 100, #20 of 25 cereals. Clean label carries the score (84/100); fiber drags it down (19/100).

The short version: Health food by reputation — check the sugar before you commit.

The catch: Sugar and fat vary wildly by brand — read the label, not the reputation.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories471
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.8g32%
Saturated Fat 4.5g22%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 35mg2%
Dietary Fiber 7g25%
Protein 10.1g20%
Magnesium 110mg26%
Iron 3mg17%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 37

Clean label ×2084
Whole food ×1550
Protein ×1521
Micronutrients ×2021
Fiber ×3019

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#20 of 25 in Cereals. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Granola healthy?

It grades C — 37 out of 100, #20 of 25 cereals in our system. Health food by reputation — check the sugar before you commit.

How many calories are in Granola?

471 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Granola calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.