Rice cakes vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Rice cakes and Granola bars?
- Rice cakes are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, yet Granola bars are higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
- Rice cakes' daily need coverage for Manganese is 191% more.
- Rice cakes have 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Granola bars. While Rice cakes have 8.096mg of Vitamin B3, Granola bars have only 1.581mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Rice cakes are lower.
We used Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +247.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +454.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +158.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +412.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +465.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +294.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +985.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 471kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 10.1g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 19.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 76.3g | 59.1g |
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| Carbs | 80.1g | 64.4g |
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| Magnesium | 151mg | 97mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 61mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 336mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.95mg |
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| Sugar | 28.57g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 5.3g |
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| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.392mg |
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 2.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 380mg | 277mg |
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| Sodium | 116mg | 294mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 33IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.09mg |
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 1.777mg |
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| Selenium | 16.4µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.264mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 1.581mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.813mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.6µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 22mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.64g | 2.37g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.11g | 4.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 12.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.177mg |
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| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.264mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.352mg |
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| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0.724mg |
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| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0.4mg |
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| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0.479mg |
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| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.508mg |
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| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0.216mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
23%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars 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.