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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.

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% 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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38175%
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 Opinion
Calories 389kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 8.7g 7.1g Granola
Fats 5.7g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Granola
Net carbs 73.9g 62.38g Granola
Carbs 80.9g 67.78g Granola
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Granola
Magnesium 68mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 33mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 215mg 182mg Granola
Iron 3.7mg 1.52mg Granola
Sugar 28.3g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 7g 5.4g Granola
Copper 0.6mg 0.097mg Granola
Zinc 7.7mg 1.38mg Granola
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 228mg 225mg Granola
Sodium 257mg 328mg Granola
Vitamin A 1531IU 4IU Granola
Vitamin A 459µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 2.1µg 0µg Granola
Manganese 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 17.3µg 4.4µg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.14mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.07mg Granola
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 0.838mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.179mg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.36µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 816µg 12µg Granola
Trans Fat 0g 0.812g Granola
Choline 22.6mg 19.4mg Granola
Saturated Fat 1.39g 2.811g Granola
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

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
298%
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.