Granola vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between granola and potato chips
- Granola has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and copper; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E.
- Granola covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 500% more than potato chips.
- Potato chips have 18 times less folate than granola. Granola has 816µg of folate, while potato chips have 45µg.
- Granola contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
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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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +127% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +606.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +113.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +493% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +355.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +341.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +518.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1713.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +418.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +274.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +65.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.7 g
Fats:
5.7 g
Carbs:
80.9 g
Water:
3.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +507% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.39 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.6 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +293.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +660.6% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 0µg | 500% |
| Vitamin B6 | 4.08mg | 0.66mg | 263% |
| Folate | 816µg | 45µg | 193% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.6g | 12.17g | 70% |
| Zinc | 7.7mg | 1.09mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.87mg | 0.197mg | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 459µg | 0µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.76mg | 0.167mg | 49% |
| Vitamin E | 2.43mg | 9.11mg | 45% |
| Fats | 5.7g | 34.6g | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 1.39g | 10.96g | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.2mg | 3.827mg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.6mg | 0.306mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 1275mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 31.1mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 1.63mg | 26% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.5g | 9.84g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 22.1µg | 17% |
| Selenium | 17.3µg | 8.1µg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 2.1µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 8mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 0IU | 10% |
| Carbs | 80.9g | 52.9g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 228mg | 165mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 4.8g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 389kcal | 536kcal | 7% |
| Choline | 22.6mg | 37.5mg | 3% |
| Protein | 8.7g | 7g | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.9g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 67mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 28.3g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 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
300%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Granola is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola 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 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.