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Granola vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Granola and Corn chips

  • Granola has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Corn chips has more Vitamin E .
  • Granola's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • Granola has 153 times more Vitamin A RAE than Corn chips. Granola has 459µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Corn chips have 3µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 Iron +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +496.9%
Contains more Copper +494.1%
Contains more Selenium +127.6%
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 72
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Contains more Iron +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +496.9%
Contains more Copper +494.1%
Contains more Selenium +127.6%
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 72

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2118.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1517%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2343.1%
Contains more Folate +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +384.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin A +2118.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1517%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2343.1%
Contains more Folate +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +384.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Carbs +42.2%
Contains more Water +227.1%
Contains more Fats +485.3%
Contains more Other +108.3%
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Carbs +42.2%
Contains more Water +227.1%
Contains more Fats +485.3%
Contains more Other +108.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.4%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Granola Corn chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Corn chips Opinion
Net carbs 73.9g 52.9g Granola
Protein 8.7g 6.17g Granola
Fats 5.7g 33.36g Corn chips
Carbs 80.9g 56.9g Granola
Calories 389kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Sugar 28.3g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 7g 4g Granola
Calcium 33mg 138mg Corn chips
Iron 3.7mg 1.2mg Granola
Magnesium 68mg 72mg Corn chips
Phosphorus 228mg 194mg Granola
Potassium 215mg 144mg Granola
Sodium 257mg 514mg Granola
Zinc 7.7mg 1.29mg Granola
Copper 0.6mg 0.101mg Granola
Manganese 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 17.3µg 7.6µg Granola
Vitamin A 1531IU 69IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 459µg 3µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.047mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.078mg Granola
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 0.842mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Corn chips
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.167mg Granola
Folate 816µg 8µg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg 6.3µg Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0g 0.088g Granola
Saturated Fat 1.39g 4.331g Granola
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 16.438g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Granola Corn chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
322%
Granola
22%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.941g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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.

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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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