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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 A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Granola covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 500% more than Potato chips.
  • 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 Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +127%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Zinc +606.4%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Selenium +113.6%
Contains more Potassium +493%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 67
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +127%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Zinc +606.4%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Selenium +113.6%
Contains more Potassium +493%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 67

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +518.2%
Contains more Folate +1713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +274.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +518.2%
Contains more Folate +1713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +274.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Contains more Water +84.2%
Contains more Fats +507%
Contains more Other +200%
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Contains more Water +84.2%
Contains more Fats +507%
Contains more Other +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +660.6%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Granola Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 73.9g 48.1g Granola
Protein 8.7g 7g Granola
Fats 5.7g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 80.9g 52.9g Granola
Calories 389kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 28.3g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 7g 4.8g Granola
Calcium 33mg 24mg Granola
Iron 3.7mg 1.63mg Granola
Magnesium 68mg 67mg Granola
Phosphorus 228mg 165mg Granola
Potassium 215mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 257mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 7.7mg 1.09mg Granola
Copper 0.6mg 0.306mg Granola
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 17.3µg 8.1µg Granola
Vitamin A 1531IU 0IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 459µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin C 6mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.167mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.197mg Granola
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 3.827mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.66mg Granola
Folate 816µg 45µg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 1.39g 10.96g Granola
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola Potato 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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Granola
Granola is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.