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Potato chips vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato chips and Granola bars?

  • Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, yet Granola bars are richer in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for Manganese is 58% higher.
  • Potato chips has 35 times more Vitamin C than Granola bars. Potato chips has 31.1mg of Vitamin C, while Granola bars have 0.9mg.
  • Granola bars contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain types in this comparison.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +279.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.2%
Contains more IronIron +81%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +303.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
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 3% 2% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +335.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +676.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +51.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +74.7%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.7%
Contains more WaterWater +105.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +124.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~12.05g

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 bars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Granola bars Opinion
Calories 536kcal 471kcal Potato chips
Protein 7g 10.1g Granola bars
Fats 34.6g 19.8g Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.9mg Potato chips
Net carbs 48.1g 59.1g Granola bars
Carbs 52.9g 64.4g Granola bars
Magnesium 67mg 97mg Granola bars
Calcium 24mg 61mg Granola bars
Potassium 1275mg 336mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 2.95mg Granola bars
Sugar 0.22g 28.57g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 5.3g Granola bars
Copper 0.306mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Zinc 1.09mg 2.03mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 165mg 277mg Granola bars
Sodium 8mg 294mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Granola bars
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Granola bars
Vitamin E 9.11mg 2.09mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 8.1µg 16.2µg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.119mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.581mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.085mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 14.6µg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 23µg Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg 22mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 2.37g Granola bars
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 4.38g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 12.05g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.253mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.419mg 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.424mg 0.4mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.392mg 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 153mg 0.216mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Granola bars
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
56%
Potato chips
23%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Granola bars
Granola bars is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
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
  2. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.