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Granola bars vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Granola bars and Corn nuts?

  • Granola bars are richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Folate, yet Corn nuts are richer in Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for Manganese is 56% higher.
  • Granola bars contain less Sodium.

We used Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor types in this comparison.

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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 +258.8%
Contains more Iron +73.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Copper +188.2%
Contains more Manganese +264.9%
Contains more Magnesium +12.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 283
Equal in Zinc - 1.88
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Contains more Calcium +258.8%
Contains more Iron +73.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Copper +188.2%
Contains more Manganese +264.9%
Contains more Magnesium +12.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 283
Equal in Zinc - 1.88

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 C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +924.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.507
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 42% 0% 3% 67% 28% 30% 49% 20% 18% 0% 37%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +924.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.507

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +143.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Other +88.9%
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +143.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Other +88.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.58
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.58

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola bars Corn nuts Opinion
Net carbs 59.1g 63.3g Corn nuts
Protein 10.1g 9g Granola bars
Fats 19.8g 14.3g Granola bars
Carbs 64.4g 71.7g Corn nuts
Calories 471kcal 436kcal Granola bars
Sugar 28.57g Corn nuts
Fiber 5.3g 8.4g Corn nuts
Calcium 61mg 17mg Granola bars
Iron 2.95mg 1.7mg Granola bars
Magnesium 97mg 109mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 277mg 283mg Corn nuts
Potassium 336mg 286mg Granola bars
Sodium 294mg 600mg Granola bars
Zinc 2.03mg 1.88mg Granola bars
Copper 0.392mg 0.136mg Granola bars
Manganese 1.777mg 0.487mg Granola bars
Selenium 16.2µg Granola bars
Vitamin A 33IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 2.09mg Granola bars
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.4mg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 1.507mg Granola bars
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 0.374mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.187mg Corn nuts
Folate 23µg 0µg Granola bars
Vitamin K 14.6µg Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.216mg Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.37g 2.58g Granola bars
Monounsaturated Fat 4.38g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 3.22g Granola bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola bars Corn nuts
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
24%
Granola bars
20%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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 vitamins?
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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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/nutrients
  2. Corn nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.