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How many calories in Granola?
Granola has about 250 calories per 1/2 cup. This is a practical estimate for calorie tracking; the exact number changes with recipe, restaurant, oil, ghee, sauce, toppings, and serving size.
| Serving size | 1/2 cup |
|---|---|
| Gram reference | About 55g |
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 6g |
| Carbs | 36g |
| Fat | 10g |
What affects Granola calories?
Granola is concentrated because oats are combined with oil, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or sweeteners.
Tracking tip: Use grams or the package serving; a loose handful can easily exceed half a cup.
Also called: granola cereal, oat granola
Variables that can change the estimate
- oil
- nuts and seeds
- dried fruit
- portion density
Preparation and serving variations
The reference above is one practical serving. The same food can change substantially with portion size, cooking method, toppings, and restaurant preparation.
| Variation | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Why it changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 125 kcal | 3g | 18g | 5g | A topping portion is often smaller than a cereal bowl serving. |
| Granola yogurt bowl | 430 kcal | 23g | 52g | 14g | Yogurt, fruit, and granola should all be included. |
Common questions
How many calories are in Granola?
Granola has about 250 calories per 1/2 cup. The exact number can change with portion size, recipe, restaurant prep, oil, sauce, toppings, and sides.
What are the macros in Granola?
A typical serving of granola has about 6g protein, 36g carbs, and 10g fat per 1/2 cup.
How should I track Granola accurately?
Use grams or the package serving; a loose handful can easily exceed half a cup.
Track Granola in Calofy AI
Calofy AI lets you log granola by photo, voice, or text. Instead of searching a database and guessing the closest match, you can describe the actual plate and get a meal-specific calorie and macro estimate in seconds.
Track Granola freeHow this estimate was built
Calofy AI calorie guides use practical serving-size estimates for everyday tracking. We keep the answer visible in text, include the macro table on the page, and mark up the same visible facts with structured data so search engines and AI answer systems can understand the page without relying on hidden content.
For packaged or weighed foods, use the nutrition label or weighed portion when available. For home-cooked and restaurant foods, use the estimate as a starting point and adjust for visible oil, butter, sauces, toppings, and portion size.
Generic food references are checked against public nutrition data where possible, including USDA FoodData Central. Mixed dishes and restaurant meals are presented as practical ranges because recipes and portions change. This page was reviewed on 2026-08-08.
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Last updated 2026-08-08. Nutrition values are estimates for general tracking and are not medical advice. Recipes and restaurant portions vary. Calofy AI is designed for practical daily consistency, not lab-grade measurement.