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

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What are the differences between Rice cakes and Granola bars?

  • Rice cakes are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, yet Granola bars are higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Rice cakes' daily need coverage for Manganese is 191% more.
  • Rice cakes have 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Granola bars. While Rice cakes have 8.096mg of Vitamin B3, Granola bars have only 1.581mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Rice cakes are lower.

We used Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain 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.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
6
:
4
Granola bars
Granola bars
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%
Contains more Calcium +454.5%
Contains more Iron +158.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.392
Equal in Selenium - 16.2
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Granola bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
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%
Contains more Calcium +454.5%
Contains more Iron +158.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.392
Equal in Selenium - 16.2

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.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
3
:
8
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.5%
Equal in Folate - 23
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.5%
Equal in Folate - 23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
2
:
3
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Water +51.3%
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Fats +465.7%
Contains more Other +20%
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
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
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Water +51.3%
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Fats +465.7%
Contains more Other +20%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes Granola bars
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
25%
Rice cakes
24%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
89%
Granola bars

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?
?
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/nutrients
  2. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.