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Potato sticks vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato sticks and Granola

  • Potato sticks are richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin E, yet Granola is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Granola is 500% higher.
  • Potato sticks contain 8 times more Vitamin C than Granola. Potato sticks contain 47.3mg of Vitamin C, while Granola contains 6mg.
  • Granola contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato sticks 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +475.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +63%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +677.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~68mg

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +688.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +274.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1940%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 FatsFats +503.5%
Contains more OtherOther +183.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.8%
Contains more WaterWater +59.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.6 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +146.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1018.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato sticks Granola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Potato sticks Granola Opinion
Calories 522kcal 389kcal Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 8.7g Granola
Fats 34.4g 5.7g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 6mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 49.9g 73.9g Granola
Carbs 53.3g 80.9g Granola
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Granola
Magnesium 64mg 68mg Granola
Calcium 18mg 33mg Granola
Potassium 1237mg 215mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 3.7mg Granola
Sugar 0.22g 28.3g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 7g Granola
Copper 0.315mg 0.6mg Granola
Zinc 0.99mg 7.7mg Granola
Phosphorus 172mg 228mg Granola
Sodium 633mg 257mg Granola
Vitamin A 0IU 1531IU Granola
Vitamin A 0µg 459µg Granola
Vitamin E 9.11mg 2.43mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 0µg 2.1µg Granola
Manganese 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.76mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.87mg Granola
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 10.2mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 4.08mg Granola
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Granola
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.3µg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 816µg Granola
Choline 34.9mg 22.6mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 1.39g Granola
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 2.5g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 1.6g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks Granola
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
53%
Potato sticks
298%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.49g)
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. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.