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.
- Granola bars have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of granola bars is 46, while the glycemic index of tortilla chips is 84.
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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
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
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Carbs
~64.4g
~equal in
Other
~1.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.388mg | 1.777mg | 60% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.392mg | 33% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 16.2µg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 2.95mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.813mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.264mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 2.09mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 12.05g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.085mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 277mg | 7% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 10.1g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 2.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 14.6µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 336mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 61mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 1.581mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.119mg | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 4.38g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 2.37g | 2% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 294mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 64.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 19.8g | 1% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 471kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 59.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 28.57g | N/A |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 5.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | N/A | |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.352mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.216mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | N/A |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.441g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)