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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 have 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.
  • Sweet potato chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet potato chips is 41, while the glycemic index of granola is 53.

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% 153% 49% 32% 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% 395% 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 +158%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.535mg 273%
Folate 816µg 37µg 195%
Vitamin A 459µg 1184µg 81%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 12.224g 71%
Zinc 7.7mg 0.53mg 65%
Manganese 1.349mg 59%
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.088mg 56%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.161mg 55%
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 2.088mg 51%
Vitamin E 2.43mg 9.82mg 49%
Fats 5.7g 32.35g 41%
Vitamin B5 1.551mg 31%
Selenium 17.3µg 2.1µg 28%
Potassium 215mg 925mg 21%
Copper 0.6mg 0.412mg 21%
Iron 3.7mg 2.12mg 20%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 24.5µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 2.5g 9.155g 17%
Phosphorus 228mg 145mg 12%
Protein 8.7g 2.94g 12%
Vitamin D 2.1µg 0µg 11%
Sodium 257mg 35mg 10%
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU 10%
Carbs 80.9g 56.82g 8%
Saturated fat 1.39g 2.941g 7%
Calories 389kcal 532kcal 7%
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg 7%
Fiber 7g 8.8g 7%
Calcium 33mg 59mg 3%
Choline 22.6mg 36.6mg 3%
Magnesium 68mg 65mg 1%
Net carbs 73.9g 48.02g N/A
Sugar 28.3g 8.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.098mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.17mg 0%
Leucine 0.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.205mg 0%
Methionine 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.267mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
300%
Granola
78%
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.