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Granola vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Granola and Sweet potato chips

  • Granola has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, while Sweet potato chips has more Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
  • Granola's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Sweet potato chips contain 22 times less Folate than Granola. Granola contains 816µg of Folate, while Sweet potato chips contain 37µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Snacks, sweet potato chips, 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.
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% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more IronIron +74.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1352.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +723.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +330.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~65mg

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 0% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +440.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +388.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +662.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2105.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1446.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +304.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1784.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.9%

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
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +195.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.4%
Contains more FatsFats +467.5%
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%
Contains more OtherOther +181.7%

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +266.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +664%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Granola Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 389kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 8.7g 2.94g Granola
Fats 5.7g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Granola
Net carbs 73.9g 48.02g Granola
Carbs 80.9g 56.82g Granola
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Granola
Magnesium 68mg 65mg Granola
Calcium 33mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 215mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 3.7mg 2.12mg Granola
Sugar 28.3g 8.82g Sweet potato chips
Fiber 7g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.6mg 0.412mg Granola
Zinc 7.7mg 0.53mg Granola
Phosphorus 228mg 145mg Granola
Sodium 257mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 1531IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 459µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 2.43mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 2.1µg 0µg Granola
Manganese 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 17.3µg 2.1µg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.088mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.161mg Granola
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 2.088mg Granola
Vitamin B5 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.535mg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 816µg 37µg Granola
Choline 22.6mg 36.6mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 1.39g 2.941g Granola
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.17mg Sweet potato chips
Leucine 0.287mg Sweet potato chips
Lysine 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.09mg Sweet potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.096mg Sweet potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola Sweet potato chips
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
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.551g)
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.