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

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Differences between Tortilla chips and Granola bars

  • Tortilla chips have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6, while Granola bars have more Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for Manganese is 60% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain.

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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.
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
1
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9
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Calcium +73.8%
Contains more Iron +94.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +84.6%
Contains less Sodium -10.4%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +304.1%
Contains more Manganese +358%
Contains more Selenium +268.2%
Tortilla chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Granola bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Contains more Calcium +73.8%
Contains more Iron +94.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +84.6%
Contains less Sodium -10.4%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +304.1%
Contains more Manganese +358%
Contains more Selenium +268.2%

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.
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
4
:
7
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Vitamin E +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +725%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.7%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Tortilla chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Granola bars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 42% 0% 3% 67% 28% 30% 49% 20% 18% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +725%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.7%
Contains more Folate +91.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
2
:
2
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Protein +42.3%
Contains more Water +47.7%
Equal in Fats - 19.8
Equal in Carbs - 64.4
Equal in Other - 1.8
Tortilla chips
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Granola bars
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 Protein +42.3%
Contains more Water +47.7%
Equal in Fats - 19.8
Equal in Carbs - 64.4
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
1
:
2
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
Tortilla chips
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
Granola bars
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Granola bars Opinion
Net carbs 62.38g 59.1g Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 10.1g Granola bars
Fats 20.68g 19.8g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 64.4g Tortilla chips
Calories 472kcal 471kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g 28.57g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 5.3g Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 61mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 2.95mg Granola bars
Magnesium 84mg 97mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 225mg 277mg Granola bars
Potassium 182mg 336mg Granola bars
Sodium 328mg 294mg Granola bars
Zinc 1.38mg 2.03mg Granola bars
Copper 0.097mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Manganese 0.388mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 4.4µg 16.2µg Granola bars
Vitamin A 4IU 33IU Granola bars
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Granola bars
Vitamin E 3.53mg 2.09mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.119mg Granola bars
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 1.581mg Granola bars
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.085mg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg 23µg Granola bars
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 14.6µg Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.216mg Granola bars
Trans Fat 0.812g Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.811g 2.37g Granola bars
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 4.38g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 12.05g Granola bars
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips Granola bars
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
25%
Tortilla chips
24%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.441g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.