Calories in Granola
Per ½ cup, 55 g
Granola has 269 calories per ½ cup, 55 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 6.0 g of protein, 33.0 g of carbohydrate, 12.0 g of fat and 4.5 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 489 calories and 10.9 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as high in fibre. Calorie-dense enough that the stated serving is usually far smaller than what ends up in the bowl.
Calories and macros
| Per ½ cup, 55 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 269 kcal | 489 kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 6.0 g | 10.9 g | 12% |
| Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 60.0 g | 13% |
| Fat | 12.0 g | 21.8 g | 17% |
| Fibre | 4.5 g | 8.2 g | 15% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about granola
How many calories are in granola?
Granola has 269 calories per ½ cup, 55 g, which is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of granola?
100 g of granola contains 489 calories.
How much protein is in granola?
One serving of ½ cup, 55 g provides 6.0 g of protein — 10.9 g per 100 g, or 12% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in granola?
One serving of ½ cup, 55 g contains 33.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 4.5 g is fibre.
What is granola a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, granola qualifies as high in fibre. 6 g or more of fibre per 100 g.