Granola bars vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between granola bars and potato sticks
- Granola bars have more manganese, phosphorus, and selenium; however, potato sticks are richer in vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Granola bars cover your daily manganese needs 59% more than potato sticks.
- Potato sticks have 2 times less selenium than granola bars. Granola bars have 16.2µg of selenium, while potato sticks have 8.1µg.
- Granola bars contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Snacks, potato sticks.
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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 | +51.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +238.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +268.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +335.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +276.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +51.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +73.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.6% |
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:
6.7 g
Fats:
34.4 g
Carbs:
53.3 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.9% |
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
8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.9 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.777mg | 0.423mg | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 47.3mg | 52% |
| Vitamin E | 2.09mg | 9.11mg | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.05g | 17.9g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 2.37g | 8.88g | 30% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 1237mg | 27% |
| Fats | 19.8g | 34.4g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.581mg | 4.785mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.32mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 172mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 8.1µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 633mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.264mg | 0.096mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.03mg | 0.99mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.95mg | 2.27mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.392mg | 0.315mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 3.4g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 64mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.813mg | 0.403mg | 8% |
| Protein | 10.1g | 6.7g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 14.6µg | 22.1µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.38g | 6.16g | 4% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Folate | 23µg | 40µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 64.4g | 53.3g | 4% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 522kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 22mg | 34.9mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 59.1g | 49.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 28.57g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.119mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.352mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.216mg | 0% |
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.51g)
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.