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Banana chips vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Banana chips and Granola bars

  • Banana chips have more Vitamin B6, however, Granola bars are higher in Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Zinc.
  • Banana chips covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 133% more than Granola bars.
  • Granola bars contain 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Banana chips. Banana chips contain 0.26mg of Vitamin B6, while Granola bars contain 0.085mg.
  • Granola bars have less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, banana chips and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain.

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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 +59.5%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +238.9%
Contains more Iron +136%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.6%
Contains more Zinc +170.7%
Contains more Copper +91.2%
Contains more Manganese +13.9%
Contains more Selenium +980%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 47% 55% 24% 48% 1% 21% 69% 204% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Contains more Potassium +59.5%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +238.9%
Contains more Iron +136%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.6%
Contains more Zinc +170.7%
Contains more Copper +91.2%
Contains more Manganese +13.9%
Contains more Selenium +980%

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 A +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +770.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1023.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 5% 0% 21% 22% 4% 14% 38% 60% 11% 0% 4%
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 A +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +770.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1023.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +69.7%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Protein +339.1%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Equal in Water - 3.9
2% 34% 58% 4%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 33.6 g
Carbs: 58.4 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 1.4 g
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 Fats +69.7%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Protein +339.1%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Equal in Water - 3.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1812.7%
92% 6% 2%
Saturated Fat: 28.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.63 g
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1812.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana chips Granola bars Opinion
Net carbs 50.7g 59.1g Granola bars
Protein 2.3g 10.1g Granola bars
Fats 33.6g 19.8g Banana chips
Carbs 58.4g 64.4g Granola bars
Calories 519kcal 471kcal Banana chips
Sugar 35.34g 28.57g Granola bars
Fiber 7.7g 5.3g Banana chips
Calcium 18mg 61mg Granola bars
Iron 1.25mg 2.95mg Granola bars
Magnesium 76mg 97mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 56mg 277mg Granola bars
Potassium 536mg 336mg Banana chips
Sodium 6mg 294mg Banana chips
Zinc 0.75mg 2.03mg Granola bars
Copper 0.205mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Manganese 1.56mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 1.5µg 16.2µg Granola bars
Vitamin A 83IU 33IU Banana chips
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 2µg Banana chips
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.09mg Granola bars
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0.9mg Banana chips
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.119mg Granola bars
Vitamin B3 0.71mg 1.581mg Granola bars
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.085mg Banana chips
Folate 14µg 23µg Granola bars
Vitamin K 1.3µg 14.6µg Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.076mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.158mg 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.107mg 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.024mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.086mg 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.104mg 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.18mg 0.216mg Granola bars
Saturated Fat 28.97g 2.37g Granola bars
Monounsaturated Fat 1.95g 4.38g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 12.05g Granola bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Banana chips 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
15%
Banana chips
24%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Banana chips
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 26.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana chips
Banana chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Banana chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168849/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.