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Potato chips vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato chips and Granola

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , however, Granola is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Granola covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 500% more than Potato chips.
  • Granola has 8 times less Saturated Fat than Potato chips. Potato chips has 10.96g of Saturated Fat, while Granola has 1.39g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins.

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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.
Contains more Potassium +493%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +127%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Zinc +606.4%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Selenium +113.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 68
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Contains more Potassium +493%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +127%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Zinc +606.4%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Selenium +113.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 68

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +274.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +518.2%
Contains more Folate +1713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +274.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +518.2%
Contains more Folate +1713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +507%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Contains more Water +84.2%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +507%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Contains more Water +84.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +660.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +660.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Granola Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 73.9g Granola
Protein 7g 8.7g Granola
Fats 34.6g 5.7g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 80.9g Granola
Calories 536kcal 389kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 28.3g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 7g Granola
Calcium 24mg 33mg Granola
Iron 1.63mg 3.7mg Granola
Magnesium 67mg 68mg Granola
Phosphorus 165mg 228mg Granola
Potassium 1275mg 215mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 257mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 7.7mg Granola
Copper 0.306mg 0.6mg Granola
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin A 0IU 1531IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 459µg Granola
Vitamin E 9.11mg 2.43mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Granola
Vitamin D 0µg 2.1µg Granola
Vitamin C 31.1mg 6mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.76mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.87mg Granola
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 10.2mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 4.08mg Granola
Folate 45µg 816µg Granola
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Granola
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.3µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 1.39g Granola
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 2.5g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.6g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Granola
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
59%
Potato chips
322%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Granola
Granola is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.