USDA-derived comparison

Granola vs Porridge (Cooked Oats)

Granola leads for Vitamin E, Phosphorus and Vitamin B1 per 100g, while Porridge (Cooked Oats) holds its own elsewhere.

Who each is for: Choose granola for vitamin E and phosphorus.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Granola

Typical serving: 0.5 cups (56g)

21/100

More vitamin EMore phosphorusMore vitamin B1More magnesium
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Porridge (Cooked Oats)

Typical serving: 1 bowl (234g)

4/100

No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.

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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientGranolaPorridge (Cooked Oats)
Calories471 kcal71 kcal
Protein10 g3 g
Carbs64 g12 g
Fat20 g2 g
Fiber7 g2 g
Sat fat4 g0 g
Sodium26 mg4 mg
Potassium336 mg70 mg
Calcium61 mg9 mg
Iron2.7 mg0.9 mg
Magnesium107 mg27 mg
Zinc2.3 mg1 mg
Vitamin C1 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate40 µg6 µg

Servings differ: 0.5 cups of granola is about 56g, 1 bowl of porridge (cooked oats) about 234g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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