Granola Calories and Macros — Nutrition Facts per 1/2 cup (61g)

Granola contains 256 calories per 1/2 cup (61g), with 6g of protein, 41.1g of carbs, and 7.9g of fat. Here's the full nutrient breakdown — sourced from USDA FoodData Central — and how it fits into common tracking goals.

Granola nutrition facts

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Granola is dense and calorie-rich — a 'small' bowl is easily 400+ calories. The listed half-cup serving is much smaller than most people actually pour.

How does granola fit your goals?

Granola is a carb-dominant food, with 41.1g of carbohydrate per 1/2 cup (61g). That makes it a useful pre- or post-training fuel source, especially for endurance work or higher-volume strength sessions. If you're tracking for fat loss, the lever isn't avoiding carbs — it's portioning them around the parts of your day where the energy is actually used.

Micronutrients worth noting

Beyond the macros, granola pulls real weight on fiber (16% DV) and iron (11% DV) per 1/2 cup (61g) — the kind of micronutrient density that calorie counts alone don't show.

How granola compares to other snacks

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