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

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What are the differences between granola bars and potato pancake?

  • Granola bars are higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, and selenium, yet potato pancake is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for manganese is 66% more.
  • Granola bars have 3 times more magnesium than potato pancake. While granola bars have 97mg of magnesium, potato pancake has only 36mg.
  • The amount of sodium in granola bars is lower.

We used Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Potato pancakes types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +169.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.6%
Contains more IronIron +76.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +190%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +583.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 0.67% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +808.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +427.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +237.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.672mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.757mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.1%
Contains more FatsFats +34.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1124.9%
Contains more OtherOther +98.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.496g

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 pancake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola bars Potato pancake DV% diff.
Manganese 1.777mg 0.26mg 66%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 7.516g 30%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 27.6mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.448mg 28%
Copper 0.392mg 0.18mg 24%
Phosphorus 277mg 128mg 21%
Sodium 294mg 764mg 20%
Iron 2.95mg 1.67mg 16%
Magnesium 97mg 36mg 15%
Selenium 16.2µg 8.9µg 13%
Vitamin E 2.09mg 0.23mg 12%
Zinc 2.03mg 0.7mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Carbs 64.4g 27.81g 12%
Vitamin K 14.6µg 2.7µg 10%
Calories 471kcal 268kcal 10%
Choline 22mg 74.2mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.158mg 9%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Fiber 5.3g 3.3g 8%
Protein 10.1g 6.08g 8%
Fats 19.8g 14.76g 8%
Potassium 336mg 622mg 8%
Folate 23µg 41µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.173mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 32µg 3%
Calcium 61mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.38g 3.73g 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Saturated fat 2.37g 2.496g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 0.757mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 1.672mg 1%
Net carbs 59.1g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 28.57g 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.264mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.352mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.724mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.4mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.508mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.216mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola bars Potato pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Granola bars
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 470mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.