Biscuit vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between biscuits and candy bar
- Biscuits have more selenium, iron, and vitamin B1; however, candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11767% more than biscuits.
- Biscuits have 4 times more selenium than candy bar. While biscuits have 19.5µg of selenium, candy bar has only 4.7µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Candies, peanut bar.
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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 | +201.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +199% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +314.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +511.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +236.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +843.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +629.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +228.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +256% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +191.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +437042.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1706.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~47.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +141.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.678g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 153mg | 11767% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.774mg | 77% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 10.65g | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 1.243mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 7.922mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 3.94mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 4.7µg | 27% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 33.7g | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 0.97mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 16.721g | 24% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 110mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 308mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.1mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 156mg | 18% |
| Protein | 7g | 15.5g | 17% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 78mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.14mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.83mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 4.1g | 10% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 522kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 407mg | 8% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 61µg | 75µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 4.678g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 47.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.385mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.