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Grandma's Granola - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Grandma's Granola Recipe

Grandma's Granola has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin E and Thiamin.

The food contains 42.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 6.6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also high in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 86, for Grandma's Granola, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin E
  • High in Thiamin
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C0.48 mg0.8%
Vitamin D0.4 IU0.1%
Vitamin E6.2 mg20.7%
Thiamin0.4 mg26.4%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.5%
Niacin1.1 mg5.7%
Vitamin B60.15 mg7.6%
Folate64 mcg16%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1 mg10.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium37 mg3.7%
Iron3.3 mg18.1%
Magnesium112.8 mg28.2%
Phosphorus310 mg31%
Potassium371.1 mg10.6%
Sodium103.6 mg4.3%
Zinc2.7 mg18.1%
Copper0.45 mg22.3%
Manganese2.6 mg128.9%
Selenium6.2 mcg8.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate42.4 g14.1%
Dietary Fiber7.5 g30%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.6 g13.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19.2 g29.5%
Saturated Fat5.5 g27.5%
Monounsaturated Fat7.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat6.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.2 g 29.5%

Saturated Fat 5.5 g 27.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 103.6 mg 4.3%

Total Carbohydrates 42.4 g 14.1%

Dietary Fiber 7.5 g30%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 6.6 g 13.2%

Vitamin A Vitamin C 0.8%

Calcium 3.7% Iron 18.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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