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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +577.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +204.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +98% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +448.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +255.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +543.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3950% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +306.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +197.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +141.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +441.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +343% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~63.84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +28.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~11.739g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 471kcal | 531kcal |
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| Protein | 10.1g | 2.28g |
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| Fats | 19.8g | 29.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 32.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 59.1g | 60.34g |
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| Carbs | 64.4g | 63.84g |
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| Magnesium | 97mg | 71mg |
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| Calcium | 61mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 336mg | 786mg |
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| Iron | 2.95mg | 0.97mg |
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| Sugar | 28.57g | 0.92g |
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| Fiber | 5.3g | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.392mg | 0.198mg |
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| Zinc | 2.03mg | 0.37mg |
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| Starch | 50.8g |
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 78mg |
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| Sodium | 294mg | 202mg |
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| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1386IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.09mg | 5.04mg |
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| Manganese | 1.777mg | 0.276mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.264mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.119mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.581mg | 0.802mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.813mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.6µg | 28.6µg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 35µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.185g |
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| Choline | 22mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.37g | 8.337g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.38g | 5.632g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.05g | 11.739g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.177mg |
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| Threonine | 0.264mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.352mg |
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| Leucine | 0.724mg |
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| Lysine | 0.4mg |
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| Methionine | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg |
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| Valine | 0.508mg |
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| Histidine | 0.216mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.028g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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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
23%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.967g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.