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Corn chips vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Corn chips and Granola

  • Corn chips have more Vitamin E , however, Granola have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Granola's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • Corn chips have 3 times more Vitamin E than Granola. Corn chips have 7.23mg of Vitamin E , while Granola has 2.43mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Iron +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +496.9%
Contains more Copper +494.1%
Contains more Selenium +127.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 68
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Iron +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +496.9%
Contains more Copper +494.1%
Contains more Selenium +127.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 68

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2118.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1517%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2343.1%
Contains more Folate +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2118.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1517%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2343.1%
Contains more Folate +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +485.3%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Carbs +42.2%
Contains more Water +227.1%
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +485.3%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Carbs +42.2%
Contains more Water +227.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn chips Granola
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Granola Opinion
Net carbs 52.9g 73.9g Granola
Protein 6.17g 8.7g Granola
Fats 33.36g 5.7g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 80.9g Granola
Calories 538kcal 389kcal Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g 28.3g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 7g Granola
Calcium 138mg 33mg Corn chips
Iron 1.2mg 3.7mg Granola
Magnesium 72mg 68mg Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 228mg Granola
Potassium 144mg 215mg Granola
Sodium 514mg 257mg Granola
Zinc 1.29mg 7.7mg Granola
Copper 0.101mg 0.6mg Granola
Manganese 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin A 69IU 1531IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 459µg Granola
Vitamin E 7.23mg 2.43mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Granola
Vitamin D 0µg 2.1µg Granola
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.76mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.87mg Granola
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 10.2mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Corn chips
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 4.08mg Granola
Folate 8µg 816µg Granola
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Granola
Vitamin K 6.3µg 1.3µg Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0.088g 0g Granola
Saturated Fat 4.331g 1.39g Granola
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 2.5g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 1.6g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Granola
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Corn chips
322%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.941g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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