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Candy bar vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between candy bar and arborio rice

  • The amount of vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B2 in candy bar is higher than in arborio rice.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11765% more than arborio rice.
  • Arborio rice has 92 times less saturated fat than candy bar. Candy bar has 4.678g of saturated fat, while arborio rice has 0.051g.
  • Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of arborio rice is 69, while the glycemic index of candy bar is 51.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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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 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1465.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +975%
Contains more ZincZinc +885%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +833.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +248.2%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.6%

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% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +430.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +259222%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +556.8%
Contains more FatsFats +17636.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65%
Contains more OtherOther +847.4%
Contains more WaterWater +4183.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28729.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

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 Arborio rice
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Arborio rice DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.059mg 11765%
Copper 0.774mg 0.072mg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.05g 71%
Fats 33.7g 0.19g 52%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.058g 42%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.493mg 40%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.357mg 39%
Phosphorus 308mg 33mg 39%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.4mg 32%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Protein 15.5g 2.36g 26%
Magnesium 110mg 8mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.051g 21%
Calories 522kcal 130kcal 20%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Potassium 407mg 26mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.016mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.397mg 9%
Calcium 78mg 1mg 8%
Sodium 156mg 0mg 7%
Iron 0.97mg 1.46mg 6%
Carbs 47.4g 28.73g 6%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.164mg 5%
Selenium 4.7µg 7.5µg 5%
Folate 75µg 59µg 4%
Net carbs 43.3g 28.73g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Arborio rice
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
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.627g)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.