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Granola vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Granola and Potato sticks

  • Granola is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Potato sticks are richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Granola is 500% higher.
  • Granola contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Snacks, potato sticks.

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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 49% 9.9% 19% 139% 200% 210% 98% 34% 0% 94%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +63%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +677.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +475.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~64mg

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 20% 92% 49% 63% 190% 201% 191% 0% 942% 1500% 3.3% 612% 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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1940%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +688.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +274.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.8%
Contains more WaterWater +59.1%
Contains more FatsFats +503.5%
Contains more OtherOther +183.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.6 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +146.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1018.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Potato sticks Opinion
Calories 389kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Protein 8.7g 6.7g Granola
Fats 5.7g 34.4g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 6mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 73.9g 49.9g Granola
Carbs 80.9g 53.3g Granola
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Granola
Magnesium 68mg 64mg Granola
Calcium 33mg 18mg Granola
Potassium 215mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 3.7mg 2.27mg Granola
Sugar 28.3g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 7g 3.4g Granola
Copper 0.6mg 0.315mg Granola
Zinc 7.7mg 0.99mg Granola
Phosphorus 228mg 172mg Granola
Sodium 257mg 633mg Granola
Vitamin A 1531IU 0IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 459µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 2.1µg 0µg Granola
Manganese 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 17.3µg 8.1µg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.096mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.116mg Granola
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 4.785mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.32mg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Folate 816µg 40µg Granola
Choline 22.6mg 34.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 1.39g 8.88g Granola
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 17.9g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola Potato sticks
Low Calories diet ok
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
298%
Granola
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.