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

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What are the main differences between Granola bars and Potato chips?

  • Granola bars are richer in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, and Selenium, yet Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for Manganese is 58% higher.
  • Granola bars have 2 times more Selenium than Potato chips. Granola bars have 16.2µg of Selenium, while Potato chips has 8.1µg.
  • Granola bars contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types in this comparison.

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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 +154.2%
Contains more Iron +81%
Contains more Magnesium +44.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.9%
Contains more Zinc +86.2%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +303.9%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Potassium +279.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +154.2%
Contains more Iron +81%
Contains more Magnesium +44.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.9%
Contains more Zinc +86.2%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +303.9%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Potassium +279.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +335.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +676.5%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.4%
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +335.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +676.5%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Water +105.3%
Contains more Fats +74.7%
Contains more Other +100%
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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Water +105.3%
Contains more Fats +74.7%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 12.17
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 12.17

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola bars Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 59.1g 48.1g Granola bars
Protein 10.1g 7g Granola bars
Fats 19.8g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 64.4g 52.9g Granola bars
Calories 471kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 28.57g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 5.3g 4.8g Granola bars
Calcium 61mg 24mg Granola bars
Iron 2.95mg 1.63mg Granola bars
Magnesium 97mg 67mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 277mg 165mg Granola bars
Potassium 336mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 294mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 2.03mg 1.09mg Granola bars
Copper 0.392mg 0.306mg Granola bars
Manganese 1.777mg 0.44mg Granola bars
Selenium 16.2µg 8.1µg Granola bars
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Granola bars
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Granola bars
Vitamin E 2.09mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 0.9mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.167mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 0.402mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 23µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 14.6µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.108mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg 0.253mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.352mg 0.283mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.724mg 0.419mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.4mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.177mg 0.11mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 0.31mg Granola bars
Valine 0.508mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.216mg 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.37g 10.96g Granola bars
Monounsaturated Fat 4.38g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola bars Potato 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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Granola bars
Granola bars is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.