Granola bars vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between granola bars and rice cakes?
- Granola bars are higher in iron, vitamin B1, and fiber, yet rice cakes are higher in manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Rice cakes' daily need coverage for manganese is 191% more.
- Granola bars have 5 times more vitamin B1 than rice cakes. While granola bars have 0.264mg of vitamin B1, rice cakes have only 0.056mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in rice cakes is lower.
- The glycemic index of granola bars is lower.
We used Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +454.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +158.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +247.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +412.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.9% |
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:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +465.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.3% |
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
0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +294.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +985.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.777mg | 6.18mg | 191% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.05g | 1.11g | 73% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.581mg | 8.096mg | 41% |
| Fats | 19.8g | 3.5g | 25% |
| Iron | 2.95mg | 1.14mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.264mg | 0.056mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 380mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.09mg | 14% | |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 151mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 14.6µg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 294mg | 116mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.38g | 1.11g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.37g | 0.64g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.813mg | 1.16mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 3.8g | 6% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 380kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 64.4g | 80.1g | 5% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Choline | 22mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 2.03mg | 2.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Protein | 10.1g | 9g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.392mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.119mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 299mg | 1% |
| Folate | 23µg | 21µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.1g | 76.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 28.57g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 16.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.264mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.352mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.724mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.4mg | 0.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.508mg | 0.489mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.216mg | 0.218mg | 0% |
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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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.