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Granola vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between granola and tortilla chips

  • Granola is higher than tortilla chips in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and iron.
  • Granola covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 485% more than tortilla chips.
  • Granola contains 383 times more vitamin A than tortilla chips. While granola contains 1531IU of vitamin A, tortilla chips contain only 4IU.
  • The glycemic index of granola is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more IronIron +143.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +518.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +458%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +293.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~225mg

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.
Granola
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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% 0% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +6700%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1507.7%

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% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.4%
Contains more WaterWater +32.6%
Contains more FatsFats +262.8%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +126.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +573.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Granola Tortilla chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Tortilla chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.36µg 485%
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.179mg 300%
Folate 816µg 12µg 201%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.07mg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 10.769g 61%
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 0.838mg 59%
Zinc 7.7mg 1.38mg 57%
Copper 0.6mg 0.097mg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.14mg 52%
Vitamin A 459µg 0µg 51%
Iron 3.7mg 1.52mg 27%
Starch 62.53g 26%
Selenium 17.3µg 4.4µg 23%
Fats 5.7g 20.68g 23%
Manganese 0.388mg 17%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 20.9µg 16%
Vitamin D 2.1µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.5g 5.664g 8%
Vitamin E 2.43mg 3.53mg 7%
Calcium 33mg 106mg 7%
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.39g 2.811g 6%
Fiber 7g 5.4g 6%
Calories 389kcal 472kcal 4%
Carbs 80.9g 67.78g 4%
Magnesium 68mg 84mg 4%
Protein 8.7g 7.1g 3%
Sodium 257mg 328mg 3%
Potassium 215mg 182mg 1%
Choline 22.6mg 19.4mg 1%
Net carbs 73.9g 62.38g N/A
Sugar 28.3g 0.78g N/A
Phosphorus 228mg 225mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.812g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola Tortilla 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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.