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Adzuki bean vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Adzuki bean and Candy bar different?

  • Adzuki bean is richer in Folate, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Manganese, while Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11742% more than Adzuki bean.
  • Adzuki bean contains 8 times more Folate than Candy bar. Adzuki bean contains 622µg of Folate, while Candy bar contains 75µg.
  • Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat.

Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw and Candies, peanut bar types were used 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.
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
8
:
2
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Iron +413.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.7%
Contains more Potassium +208.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Manganese +39.2%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +51.6%
Adzuki bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 187% 91% 164% 111% 1% 138% 365% 226% 17%
Candy bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Iron +413.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.7%
Contains more Potassium +208.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Manganese +39.2%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +51.6%

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.
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
5
:
4
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.2%
Contains more Folate +729.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43489.7%
Adzuki bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 114% 51% 50% 89% 81% 467% 0% 0%
Candy bar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.2%
Contains more Folate +729.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43489.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
4
:
1
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Water +740%
Contains more Other +81.1%
Contains more Fats +6258.5%
Adzuki bean
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
Candy bar
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Water +740%
Contains more Other +81.1%
Contains more Fats +6258.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
1
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2
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33342%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9324.8%
Adzuki bean
54% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Candy bar
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33342%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9324.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Adzuki bean Candy bar
Lower in price ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Adzuki bean Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 50.2g 43.3g Adzuki bean
Protein 19.87g 15.5g Adzuki bean
Fats 0.53g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 62.9g 47.4g Adzuki bean
Calories 329kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g Adzuki bean
Fiber 12.7g 4.1g Adzuki bean
Calcium 66mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 4.98mg 0.97mg Adzuki bean
Magnesium 127mg 110mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 381mg 308mg Adzuki bean
Potassium 1254mg 407mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 5mg 156mg Adzuki bean
Zinc 5.04mg 3.94mg Adzuki bean
Copper 1.094mg 0.774mg Adzuki bean
Manganese 1.73mg 1.243mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 3.1µg 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.455mg 0.1mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.14mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 2.63mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 1.471mg 0.83mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 622µg 75µg Adzuki bean
Tryptophan 0.191mg 0.149mg Adzuki bean
Threonine 0.674mg 0.52mg Adzuki bean
Isoleucine 0.791mg 0.534mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 1.668mg 0.986mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 1.497mg 0.545mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.21mg 0.185mg Adzuki bean
Phenylalanine 1.052mg 0.787mg Adzuki bean
Valine 1.023mg 0.638mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.524mg 0.385mg Adzuki bean
Saturated Fat 0.191g 4.678g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Adzuki bean Candy bar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
71%
Adzuki bean
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Adzuki bean
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.487g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean 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 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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/nutrients
  2. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.