How do I compare calorie, fat content and other values from the nutrition facts panel between granolas?
The granola serving size varies highly between brands. In this case, you cannot compare nutritionals, sugar and fat content directly through the nutrition facts panel. You can get correct figures, though, by doing the comparison gram for gram based on a realistic portion size. If half cup (55 grams) and not one fourth of a cup (30 grams) is the portion that realistically will fulfill your granola or muesli needs, then divide the calories, calories from fat, total fat, carbohydrates, etc. by 30 to find these values per gram. Multiply those per gram values by your realistic portion size (e.g. ½ cup or 55 grams). Those numbers reflect what you are really getting by consuming the product. Use the same to compare values of different products in the same category. Your findings will be eye opening!
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