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Black tea vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between black tea and candy bar

  • Black tea has less vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, magnesium, and folate.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11769% more.
  • Black tea is lower in saturated fat.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index than black tea.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0% 3.3% 0.75% 3.3% 0.55% 0.43% 0.39% 29% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1000%
Contains more IronIron +4750%
Contains more CopperCopper +7640%
Contains more ZincZinc +19600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +467.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 0.66% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0.22%
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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more CholineCholine +7250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
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 WaterWater +6131.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15700%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 14% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1672000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +266150%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Black tea Candy bar
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0mg 153mg 11769%
Copper 0.01mg 0.774mg 85%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 10.65g 71%
Fats 0g 33.7g 52%
Vitamin B3 0mg 7.922mg 50%
Manganese 0.219mg 1.243mg 45%
Phosphorus 1mg 308mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 16.721g 42%
Zinc 0.02mg 3.94mg 36%
Protein 0g 15.5g 31%
Vitamin E 0mg 4.1mg 27%
Calories 1kcal 522kcal 26%
Magnesium 3mg 110mg 25%
Saturated fat 0.002g 4.678g 21%
Folate 5µg 75µg 18%
Carbs 0.3g 47.4g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.83mg 16%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Iron 0.02mg 0.97mg 12%
Potassium 37mg 407mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.14mg 10%
Selenium 0µg 4.7µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.1mg 8%
Calcium 0mg 78mg 8%
Sodium 3mg 156mg 7%
Caffeine 20mg 0mg 5%
Choline 0.4mg 29.4mg 5%
Net carbs 0.3g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black tea Candy bar
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
1%
Black tea
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.676g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.