Granola bars vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Granola bars and Potato salad different?
- Granola bars have more Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B1 than Potato salad.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Granola bars is 73% higher.
- Granola bars contain 7 times more Zinc than Potato salad. While Granola bars contain 2.03mg of Zinc, Potato salad contains only 0.31mg.
Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Potato salad, home-prepared are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +546.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +353.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +232.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +554.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +432.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1659.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +295.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +228.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +375.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.9% |
~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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +276.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +141.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +476.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1848.7% |
~equal in
Other
~1.95g
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +76.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +222.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -39.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 471kcal | 143kcal |
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| Protein | 10.1g | 2.68g |
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| Fats | 19.8g | 8.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 10mg |
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| Net carbs | 59.1g | 9.87g |
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| Carbs | 64.4g | 11.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg |
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| Magnesium | 97mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 61mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 336mg | 254mg |
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| Iron | 2.95mg | 0.65mg |
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| Sugar | 28.57g |
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| Fiber | 5.3g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.392mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 2.03mg | 0.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 294mg | 529mg |
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| Vitamin A | 33IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.09mg |
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| Manganese | 1.777mg | 0.101mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.264mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.119mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.581mg | 0.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.813mg | 0.534mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.6µg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 22mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.37g | 1.429g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.38g | 2.48g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.05g | 3.737g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.264mg | 0.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.352mg | 0.141mg |
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| Leucine | 0.724mg | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.4mg | 0.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.066mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg | 0.135mg |
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| Valine | 0.508mg | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.216mg | 0.062mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.941g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)