Granola vs. Raw Pork
Nutrition comparison of Granola and Raw Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
granola
versus
raw pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granola and raw pork:
- Both raw pork and granola are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Granola has more folate, however, raw pork contains more Vitamin B12.
- Granola is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Raw pork has signficantly less sugar than granola.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granola (Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade) and Raw Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw pork and granola are high in calories. Granola has 86% more calories than raw pork - raw pork has 263 calories per 100 grams and granola has 489 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granola is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to raw pork per calorie. Granola has a macronutrient ratio of 11:44:45 and for raw pork, 26:0:74 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granola | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | ~ |
| Fat | 45% | 74% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Granola is high in carbohydrates and raw pork has less carbohydrates than granola - granola has 53.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Granola is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw pork - granola has 8.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw pork has signficantly less sugar than granola - granola has 19.8g of sugar per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw pork and granola are high in protein. Raw pork has 23% more protein than granola - raw pork has 16.9g of protein per 100 grams and granola has 13.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw pork is high in saturated fat and granola has 50% less saturated fat than raw pork - raw pork has 7.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granola has 4g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both granola and raw pork are low in trans fat - granola has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Granola has less cholesterol than raw pork - raw pork has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and granola does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raw pork and granola contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - raw pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granola has 1.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Raw pork and granola contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and granola has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Granola is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than raw pork - granola has 11.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Granola has more Vitamin K than raw pork - granola has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Granola has more folate, however, raw pork contains more Vitamin B12. Both granola and raw pork contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Granola | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.548 MG | 0.732 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.354 MG | 0.235 MG |
| Niacin | 2.739 MG | 4.338 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.752 MG | 0.668 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37 MG | 0.383 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Granola is an excellent source of calcium and it has 443% more calcium than raw pork - raw pork has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and granola has 76mg of calcium.
iron
Granola is an excellent source of iron and it has 349% more iron than raw pork - raw pork has 0.88mg of iron per 100 grams and granola has 4mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw pork and granola are high in potassium. Granola has 88% more potassium than raw pork - raw pork has 287mg of potassium per 100 grams and granola has 539mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, granola has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than raw pork per 100 grams.
| Granola | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.611 G | 0.07 G |
| EPA | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.613 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, granola has more linoleic acid than raw pork per 100 grams.
| Granola | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| linoleic acid | 7.194 G | 1.67 G |
| Total | 7.194 G | 1.75 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does raw pork or granola contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw pork and granola are high in calories. Granola has 90% more calories than raw pork - raw pork has 263 calories in 100g and granola has 489 calories.
Does granola or raw pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granola is high in carbohydrates and raw pork has fewer carbohydrates than granola - granola has 53.9g of carbs for 100g and raw pork has no carbs..
Does raw pork or granola contain more calcium?
Granola is a rich source of calcium and it has 440% more calcium than raw pork - raw pork has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and granola has 76mg of calcium.
Does raw pork or granola contain more iron?
Granola is an abundant source of iron and it has 350% more iron than raw pork - raw pork has 0.88mg of iron in 100 grams and granola has 4mg of iron.
Does raw pork or granola contain more potassium?
Both raw pork and granola are high in potassium. Granola has 90% more potassium than raw pork - raw pork has 287mg of potassium in 100 grams and granola has 539mg of potassium.