Corn cake vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between corn cake and granola bars
- Corn cake is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin A, yet granola bars are richer in iron, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin K, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for corn cake is 22% higher.
- Corn cake contains 35 times more vitamin A than granola bars. Corn cake contains 70µg of vitamin A, while granola bars contain 2µg.
- Granola bars contain less sodium.
- Granola bars have a lower glycemic index than corn cake.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, corn cakes 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +225.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +138% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.1 g
Fats:
2.4 g
Carbs:
83.4 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +725% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.93 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +476.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1195.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.93g | 12.05g | 74% |
| Fats | 2.4g | 19.8g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.15mg | 1.581mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.95mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 157mg | 277mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 5.3g | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.09mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 14.6µg | 12% |
| Selenium | 9.9µg | 16.2µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 2.37g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.76g | 4.38g | 9% |
| Sodium | 488mg | 294mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 2µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 83.4g | 64.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 336mg | 5% |
| Protein | 8.1g | 10.1g | 4% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 471kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.085mg | 4% |
| Choline | 22mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 61mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 97mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.392mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 1.815mg | 1.777mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 23µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.264mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 81.5g | 59.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 23.47g | 28.57g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.301mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.316mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.267mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.408mg | 0.479mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.442mg | 0.508mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.227mg | 0.216mg | 0% |
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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
22%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.95g)
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.