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Potato sticks vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato sticks and Granola

  • Potato sticks are richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin E , yet Granola is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Granola is 500% higher.
  • Potato sticks contain 8 times more Vitamin C than Granola. Potato sticks contain 47.3mg of Vitamin C, while Granola contains 6mg.
  • Granola contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato sticks 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 Potassium +475.3%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +63%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Contains more Zinc +677.8%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +113.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 68
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Contains more Potassium +475.3%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +63%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Contains more Zinc +677.8%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +113.6%
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 +274.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +688.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1175%
Contains more Folate +1940%
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 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
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 +274.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +688.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1175%
Contains more Folate +1940%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +503.5%
Contains more Other +183.3%
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Water +59.1%
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 +503.5%
Contains more Other +183.3%
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Water +59.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1018.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1018.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Granola Opinion
Net carbs 49.9g 73.9g Granola
Protein 6.7g 8.7g Granola
Fats 34.4g 5.7g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 80.9g Granola
Calories 522kcal 389kcal Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 28.3g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 7g Granola
Calcium 18mg 33mg Granola
Iron 2.27mg 3.7mg Granola
Magnesium 64mg 68mg Granola
Phosphorus 172mg 228mg Granola
Potassium 1237mg 215mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 257mg Granola
Zinc 0.99mg 7.7mg Granola
Copper 0.315mg 0.6mg Granola
Manganese 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin A 0IU 1531IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 459µg Granola
Vitamin E 9.11mg 2.43mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Granola
Vitamin D 0µg 2.1µg Granola
Vitamin C 47.3mg 6mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.76mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.87mg Granola
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 10.2mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 4.08mg Granola
Folate 40µg 816µg Granola
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Granola
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.3µg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 1.39g Granola
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 2.5g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 1.6g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks 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
55%
Potato sticks
322%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola 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 ($)

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. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.