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Candy bar vs. Absinthe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between candy bar and absinthe

  • The amount of vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B5 in candy bar is higher than in absinthe.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11769% more than absinthe.
  • Absinthe contains less saturated fat.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of candy bar is 51, while the glycemic index of absinthe is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20250%
Contains more IronIron +2325%
Contains more CopperCopper +3585.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +9750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6805.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15299900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +3493.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2261.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Absinthe DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.001mg 11769%
Copper 0.774mg 0.021mg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0g 71%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.018mg 53%
Fats 33.7g 0g 52%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.013mg 49%
Phosphorus 308mg 4mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0g 42%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.04mg 35%
Protein 15.5g 0g 31%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Magnesium 110mg 0mg 26%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0g 21%
Folate 75µg 0µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Carbs 47.4g 0g 16%
Iron 0.97mg 0.04mg 12%
Potassium 407mg 2mg 12%
Calories 522kcal 295kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.004mg 10%
Selenium 4.7µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.006mg 8%
Calcium 78mg 0mg 8%
Sodium 156mg 1mg 7%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Net carbs 43.3g 0g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Absinthe
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
2748%
Candy bar
0%
Absinthe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
1%
Absinthe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe 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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients
  2. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.