Calories in granola
A usual serving, half a cup (60 g), has about 295 kcal; 100 g ≈ 489 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 489 | 14 g | 24 g | 45 g | 8.9 g |
| Half a cup 60 g | 295 | 8.2 g | 15 g | 27 g | 5.3 g |
Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: medium · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half a cup 60 g | 295 | 8.2 g | 15 g | 27 g |
| 1 handful 30 g | 145 | 4.1 g | 7.3 g | 14 g |
| Half a cup with a glass of yogurt 260 g | 415 | 15 g | 20 g | 36 g |
How it fits into a day
Granola is rolled oats baked with oil, honey and nuts, so it has far more calories than plain oats: about 489 kcal per 100 g, against 379 kcal. Half a cup, about 60 g, has about 295 kcal and 5.3 g fibre. These are the values of homemade granola; shop-bought ones differ in sugar and oil, so scan the barcode for those. The calories come mainly from fat (about 50%) and carbs (about 40%).
A usual serving (half a cup) is about 15% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- Weigh granola or use a measuring cup: it is easy to pour twice as much from the bag, and that is about 585 kcal.
- Half a cup of granola with a glass of yogurt makes a breakfast of about 415 kcal.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in half a cup of granola?
About 295 kcal in 60 g, with 8.2 g protein, 15 g fat and 27 g carbs.
How many calories are in 100 g of granola?
About 489 kcal per 100 g: 14 g protein, 24 g fat and 45 g carbs, plus 8.9 g fibre.
Which has more calories, granola or oats?
Granola: about 489 kcal per 100 g, rolled oats about 379 kcal, because granola is baked with oil and honey.
See also
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Rolled oats
379 kcal
per 100 g
4 tablespoons: 150 kcal
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Yogurt 2.8 % fat
60 kcal
per 100 g
1 glass: 120 kcal
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Honey
304 kcal
per 100 g
1 tablespoon: 60 kcal
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