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

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Differences between Granola bars and Tortilla chips

  • Granola bars have more Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, while Tortilla chips have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B6.
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for Manganese is 60% higher.
  • Tortilla chips contain 4 times less Copper than Granola bars. Granola bars contain 0.392mg of Copper, while Tortilla chips contain 0.097mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.6%
Contains more IronIron +94.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +358%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +268.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.8%

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.
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% 2% 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 0% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +725%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +43.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.3%
Contains more WaterWater +47.7%
~equal in Fats ~20.68g
~equal in Carbs ~67.78g
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola bars Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 471kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 10.1g 7.1g Granola bars
Fats 19.8g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Granola bars
Net carbs 59.1g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 64.4g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Magnesium 97mg 84mg Granola bars
Calcium 61mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 336mg 182mg Granola bars
Iron 2.95mg 1.52mg Granola bars
Sugar 28.57g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.3g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.392mg 0.097mg Granola bars
Zinc 2.03mg 1.38mg Granola bars
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 277mg 225mg Granola bars
Sodium 294mg 328mg Granola bars
Vitamin A 33IU 4IU Granola bars
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Granola bars
Vitamin E 2.09mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 1.777mg 0.388mg Granola bars
Selenium 16.2µg 4.4µg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.14mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.07mg Granola bars
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 0.838mg Granola bars
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 0.297mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 14.6µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 23µg 12µg Granola bars
Trans Fat 0.812g Granola bars
Choline 22mg 19.4mg Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.37g 2.811g Granola bars
Monounsaturated Fat 4.38g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 10.769g Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.216mg Granola bars
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

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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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.441g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars
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 ($)

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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.