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Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip and granola

  • Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip has less vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and copper than granola.
  • Granola covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 476% more than snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip.
  • Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip has 10 times more saturated fat than granola. While snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip has 14.22g of saturated fat, granola has only 1.39g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip 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 47% 31% 28% 87% 117% 35% 85% 26% 121% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +212.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +58.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +492.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.6%
~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 0% 2.3% 0% 0% 23% 58% 14% 31% 23% 71% 0% 20% 0%
Granola
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 20% 153% 49% 32% 190% 201% 191% 0% 942% 1500% 3.3% 612% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3980%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2005.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +3038.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 25% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 24.9 g
Carbs: 63.8 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.9 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 +336.8%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.8%
~equal in Water ~3.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 33% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.82 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 +210.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip Granola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip Granola DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 12µg 476%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 4.08mg 306%
Folate 26µg 816µg 198%
Vitamin B3 0.72mg 10.2mg 59%
Zinc 1.3mg 7.7mg 58%
Saturated fat 14.22g 1.39g 58%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.76mg 56%
Vitamin A 7µg 459µg 50%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.87mg 48%
Manganese 0.93mg 40%
Selenium 17.3µg 31%
Fats 24.9g 5.7g 30%
Copper 0.35mg 0.6mg 28%
Iron 2.33mg 3.7mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.43mg 16%
Fiber 3.4g 7g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.77g 2.5g 13%
Vitamin D 2.1µg 11%
Vitamin D 82IU 10%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10%
Calcium 103mg 33mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg 7%
Carbs 63.8g 80.9g 6%
Protein 5.8g 8.7g 6%
Choline 22.6mg 4%
Calories 466kcal 389kcal 4%
Phosphorus 199mg 228mg 4%
Potassium 313mg 215mg 3%
Sodium 200mg 257mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.82g 1.6g 1%
Net carbs 60.4g 73.9g N/A
Magnesium 66mg 68mg 0%
Sugar 28.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0%
Leucine 0.474mg 0%
Lysine 0.289mg 0%
Methionine 0.114mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.345mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip Granola
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip
300%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip
Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola
Granola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.83g)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167545/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.