Granola vs whole wheat pasta: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: granola scores 41/100 and whole wheat pasta 42/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Granola
489 kcal per 100 g. 1/2 cup: 61 g
Whole wheat pasta
149 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup cooked: 140 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesWhole wheat pasta489 vs 149 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinGranola14 vs 6 g per 100 g
- More fiberGranola8.9 vs 3.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarWhole wheat pasta20 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumGranola539 vs 96 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatWhole wheat pasta4 vs 0.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Granola, 100 g | Whole wheat pasta, 100 g | Granola, 61 g | Whole wheat pasta, 140 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 489 kcal | 149 kcal | 298 kcal | 209 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g | 6 g | 8.3 g | 8.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 54 g | 30 g | 33 g | 42 g |
| Sugars | 20 g | 0.8 g | 12 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 8.9 g | 3.9 g | 5.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 24 g | 1.7 g | 15 g | 2.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g | 0.2 g | 2.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 0 mg | 0.7 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0 µg | 0.6 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 539 mg | 96 mg | 329 mg | 134 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg | 1.7 mg | 2.4 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 13 mg | 46 mg | 18 mg |
| Magnesium | 168 mg | 54 mg | 102 mg | 76 mg |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 4 mg | 16 mg | 5.6 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.