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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
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 CalciumCalcium +73.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.6%
Contains more IronIron +94.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +358%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
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 EVitamin E +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +725%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 ProteinProtein +42.3%
Contains more WaterWater +47.7%
~equal in Fats ~19.8g
~equal in Carbs ~64.4g
~equal in Other ~1.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 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 +29.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Granola bars Opinion
Calories 472kcal 471kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 10.1g Granola bars
Fats 20.68g 19.8g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Granola bars
Net carbs 62.38g 59.1g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 64.4g Tortilla chips
Magnesium 84mg 97mg Granola bars
Calcium 106mg 61mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 336mg Granola bars
Iron 1.52mg 2.95mg Granola bars
Sugar 0.78g 28.57g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 5.3g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Zinc 1.38mg 2.03mg Granola bars
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 277mg Granola bars
Sodium 328mg 294mg Granola bars
Vitamin A 4IU 33IU Granola bars
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Granola bars
Vitamin E 3.53mg 2.09mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 4.4µg 16.2µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 14.6µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg 23µg Granola bars
Trans Fat 0.812g Granola bars
Choline 19.4mg 22mg 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
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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g 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 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
24%
Tortilla chips
23%
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 is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars
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 ($)

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.