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

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How are Corn chips and Granola bars different?

  • Corn chips are richer in Vitamin E , while Granola bars are higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Granola bars covers your daily need of Manganese 63% more than Corn chips.
  • Corn chips contain 3 times more Vitamin E than Granola bars. Corn chips contain 7.23mg of Vitamin E , while Granola bars contain 2.09mg.
  • Granola bars are lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +126.2%
Contains more Iron +145.8%
Contains more Magnesium +34.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.8%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -42.8%
Contains more Zinc +57.4%
Contains more Copper +288.1%
Contains more Manganese +433.6%
Contains more Selenium +113.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Contains more Calcium +126.2%
Contains more Iron +145.8%
Contains more Magnesium +34.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.8%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -42.8%
Contains more Zinc +57.4%
Contains more Copper +288.1%
Contains more Manganese +433.6%
Contains more Selenium +113.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +245.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.9%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +131.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
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 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +245.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.9%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +131.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +68.5%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Water +264.5%
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 +68.5%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Water +264.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Granola bars Opinion
Net carbs 52.9g 59.1g Granola bars
Protein 6.17g 10.1g Granola bars
Fats 33.36g 19.8g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 64.4g Granola bars
Calories 538kcal 471kcal Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g 28.57g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 5.3g Granola bars
Calcium 138mg 61mg Corn chips
Iron 1.2mg 2.95mg Granola bars
Magnesium 72mg 97mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 194mg 277mg Granola bars
Potassium 144mg 336mg Granola bars
Sodium 514mg 294mg Granola bars
Zinc 1.29mg 2.03mg Granola bars
Copper 0.101mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Manganese 0.333mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 7.6µg 16.2µg Granola bars
Vitamin A 69IU 33IU Corn chips
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Corn chips
Vitamin E 7.23mg 2.09mg Corn chips
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.119mg Granola bars
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 1.581mg Granola bars
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.085mg Corn chips
Folate 8µg 23µg Granola bars
Vitamin K 6.3µg 14.6µg Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.246mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.803mg 0.724mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.137mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.331mg 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.2mg 0.216mg Granola bars
Trans Fat 0.088g Granola bars
Saturated Fat 4.331g 2.37g Granola bars
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 4.38g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 12.05g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn 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
22%
Corn chips
24%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.961g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.