Butter vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between butter and candy bar
- Butter has more vitamin A; however, candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium.
- Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11769% more.
- Candy bar has a higher glycemic index than butter.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Butter, without salt 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 less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +5400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +225% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1595.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4750% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4737.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4277.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1183.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30975% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +370% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +311.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18761.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +654.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5099900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +56.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +140.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1021.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1723.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78900% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4400% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +253.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 153mg | 11769% |
| Saturated fat | 50.489g | 4.678g | 208% |
| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.774mg | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 684µg | 0µg | 76% |
| Fats | 81.11g | 33.7g | 73% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 0mg | 72% |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 1.243mg | 54% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.01g | 10.65g | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.042mg | 7.922mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 308mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 3.94mg | 35% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 15.5g | 29% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 110mg | 26% |
| Folate | 3µg | 75µg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.43g | 16.721g | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 47.4g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 0.83mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0.97mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 4.1mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 407mg | 11% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 522kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 4.7µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 156mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 78mg | 5% |
| Choline | 18.8mg | 29.4mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.06g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.038mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.385mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | 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
26%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 45.811g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)