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

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How are Granola bars and Corn chips different?

  • Granola bars are richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, while Corn chips are higher in Vitamin E .
  • Granola bars covers your daily need of Manganese 63% more than Corn chips.
  • Granola bars contain 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Corn chips. Granola bars contain 0.264mg of Vitamin B1, while Corn chips contain 0.047mg.
  • Granola bars are lower in Sodium.

Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, 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 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%
Contains more Calcium +126.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
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%
Contains more Calcium +126.2%

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +245.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.5%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +245.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Granola bars Corn chips
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 Granola bars Corn chips Opinion
Net carbs 59.1g 52.9g Granola bars
Protein 10.1g 6.17g Granola bars
Fats 19.8g 33.36g Corn chips
Carbs 64.4g 56.9g Granola bars
Calories 471kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Sugar 28.57g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 5.3g 4g Granola bars
Calcium 61mg 138mg Corn chips
Iron 2.95mg 1.2mg Granola bars
Magnesium 97mg 72mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 277mg 194mg Granola bars
Potassium 336mg 144mg Granola bars
Sodium 294mg 514mg Granola bars
Zinc 2.03mg 1.29mg Granola bars
Copper 0.392mg 0.101mg Granola bars
Manganese 1.777mg 0.333mg Granola bars
Selenium 16.2µg 7.6µg Granola bars
Vitamin A 33IU 69IU Corn chips
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Corn chips
Vitamin E 2.09mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.047mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.078mg Granola bars
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 0.842mg Granola bars
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 0.19mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.167mg Corn chips
Folate 23µg 8µg Granola bars
Vitamin K 14.6µg 6.3µg Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.046mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg 0.246mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.352mg 0.235mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.724mg 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.4mg 0.185mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.177mg 0.137mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 0.322mg Granola bars
Valine 0.508mg 0.331mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.216mg 0.2mg Granola bars
Trans Fat 0.088g Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.37g 4.331g Granola bars
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 4.38g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 16.438g 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
Granola bars Corn chips
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
24%
Granola bars
22%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
45%
Corn chips

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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/nutrients
  2. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.