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

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Important differences between Granola bars and Plantain chips

  • Granola bars have more Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Plantain chips have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E .
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for Manganese is 65% more.
  • Granola bars have 41 times more Selenium than Plantain chips. Granola bars have 16.2µg of Selenium, while Plantain chips have 0.4µg.
  • Granola bars are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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.
Granola bars
Granola bars
8
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2
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains more Calcium +577.8%
Contains more Iron +204.1%
Contains more Magnesium +36.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.1%
Contains more Zinc +448.6%
Contains more Copper +98%
Contains more Manganese +543.8%
Contains more Selenium +3950%
Contains more Potassium +133.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Granola bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Plantain chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +577.8%
Contains more Iron +204.1%
Contains more Magnesium +36.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.1%
Contains more Zinc +448.6%
Contains more Copper +98%
Contains more Manganese +543.8%
Contains more Selenium +3950%
Contains more Potassium +133.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%

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.
Granola bars
Granola bars
3
:
7
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +4100%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.2%
Contains more Folate +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.9%
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%
Plantain chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +4100%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.2%
Contains more Folate +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Granola bars
Granola bars
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2
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains more Protein +343%
Contains more Water +86.6%
Contains more Fats +49.4%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Equal in Carbs - 63.84
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
Plantain chips
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +343%
Contains more Water +86.6%
Contains more Fats +49.4%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Equal in Carbs - 63.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Granola bars
Granola bars
2
:
1
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 11.739
Granola bars
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Plantain chips
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 11.739

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 Plantain chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola bars Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 59.1g 60.34g Plantain chips
Protein 10.1g 2.28g Granola bars
Fats 19.8g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 64.4g 63.84g Granola bars
Calories 471kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 28.57g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 5.3g 3.5g Granola bars
Calcium 61mg 9mg Granola bars
Iron 2.95mg 0.97mg Granola bars
Magnesium 97mg 71mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 277mg 78mg Granola bars
Potassium 336mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 294mg 202mg Plantain chips
Zinc 2.03mg 0.37mg Granola bars
Copper 0.392mg 0.198mg Granola bars
Manganese 1.777mg 0.276mg Granola bars
Selenium 16.2µg 0.4µg Granola bars
Vitamin A 33IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 2.09mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0.9mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.065mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.04mg Granola bars
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 0.802mg Granola bars
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Folate 23µg 35µg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 14.6µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.216mg Granola bars
Trans Fat 0.185g Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.37g 8.337g Granola bars
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 4.38g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 11.739g Granola bars
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Granola bars Plantain 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
50%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.967g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.