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Granola bars vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Granola bars and Rice cakes?

  • Granola bars are higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, yet Rice cakes are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Rice cakes' daily need coverage for Manganese is 191% more.
  • Granola bars have 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Rice cakes. While Granola bars have 0.264mg of Vitamin B1, Rice cakes have only 0.056mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Rice cakes are lower.

We used Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat types in this article.

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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.
Granola bars
Granola bars
4
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6
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Calcium +454.5%
Contains more Iron +158.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains more Magnesium +55.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.2%
Contains more Manganese +247.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.38
Equal in Selenium - 16.4
Granola bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +454.5%
Contains more Iron +158.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains more Magnesium +55.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.2%
Contains more Manganese +247.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.38
Equal in Selenium - 16.4

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.
Granola bars
Granola bars
8
:
3
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Equal in Folate - 21
Granola bars
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%
Rice cakes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Equal in Folate - 21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Granola bars
Granola bars
3
:
2
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Fats +465.7%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Water +51.3%
Granola bars
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
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Fats +465.7%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Water +51.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Granola bars
Granola bars
2
:
1
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +294.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +985.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Granola bars
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +294.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +985.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%

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 Rice cakes
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola bars Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 59.1g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 10.1g 9g Granola bars
Fats 19.8g 3.5g Granola bars
Carbs 64.4g 80.1g Rice cakes
Calories 471kcal 380kcal Granola bars
Sugar 28.57g Rice cakes
Fiber 5.3g 3.8g Granola bars
Calcium 61mg 11mg Granola bars
Iron 2.95mg 1.14mg Granola bars
Magnesium 97mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 277mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 336mg 299mg Granola bars
Sodium 294mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.03mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.392mg 0.38mg Granola bars
Manganese 1.777mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.2µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Granola bars
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Granola bars
Vitamin E 2.09mg Granola bars
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.056mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.103mg Granola bars
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.13mg Rice cakes
Folate 23µg 21µg Granola bars
Vitamin K 14.6µg Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.125mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.352mg 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.724mg 0.638mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.4mg 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.177mg 0.152mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 0.399mg Granola bars
Valine 0.508mg 0.489mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.216mg 0.218mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 2.37g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 4.38g 1.11g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 1.11g Granola bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Granola bars Rice cakes
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
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/nutrients
  2. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.