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Brotwurst vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between brotwurst and candy bar

  • Brotwurst has more vitamin B12; however, candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin E, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11759% more.
  • Candy bar is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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 more SeleniumSelenium +261.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +587.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +867.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3007.5%
~equal in Iron ~0.97mg

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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117592.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 +3106.3%
Contains more OtherOther +101.1%
Contains more FatsFats +21.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1490.6%
~equal in Protein ~15.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 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 -52.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 153mg 11759%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0µg 85%
Copper 0.08mg 0.774mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 10.65g 52%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.243mg 52%
Sodium 1112mg 156mg 42%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 7.922mg 29%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 4.1mg 26%
Phosphorus 134mg 308mg 25%
Saturated fat 9.93g 4.678g 24%
Selenium 17µg 4.7µg 22%
Magnesium 16mg 110mg 22%
Cholesterol 63mg 0mg 21%
Folate 5µg 75µg 18%
Zinc 2.1mg 3.94mg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.83mg 15%
Carbs 2.98g 47.4g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.1mg 13%
Calories 323kcal 522kcal 10%
Fats 27.8g 33.7g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 16.721g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.14mg 7%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Potassium 281mg 407mg 4%
Calcium 48mg 78mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Protein 14.3g 15.5g 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Iron 1.03mg 0.97mg 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 2.98g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Candy bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Brotwurst
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 956mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.252g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.