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Candy bar vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between candy bar and arugula?

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin E, while arugula is higher in vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11764% higher.
  • Arugula has 54 times less saturated fat than candy bar. Candy bar has 4.678g of saturated fat, while arugula has 0.086g.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index (51) than arugula (32).

We used Candies, peanut bar and Arugula, raw types in this comparison.

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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 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +134%
Contains more CopperCopper +918.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +738.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +492.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +287.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.1%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%
~equal in Potassium ~369mg

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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +853.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2497.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209489%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +500.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5006.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1198.6%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%
Contains more WaterWater +5631.9%

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
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34024.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3238.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.073mg 11764%
Vitamin K 0µg 108.6µg 91%
Copper 0.774mg 0.076mg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.319g 69%
Fats 33.7g 0.66g 51%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.305mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.049g 42%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.321mg 40%
Phosphorus 308mg 52mg 37%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.47mg 32%
Protein 15.5g 2.58g 26%
Calories 522kcal 25kcal 25%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.43mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.086g 21%
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg 17%
Magnesium 110mg 47mg 15%
Carbs 47.4g 3.65g 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 119µg 13%
Fiber 4.1g 1.6g 10%
Calcium 78mg 160mg 8%
Selenium 4.7µg 0.3µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.437mg 8%
Iron 0.97mg 1.46mg 6%
Sodium 156mg 27mg 6%
Folate 75µg 97µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.044mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.086mg 4%
Choline 29.4mg 15.3mg 3%
Potassium 407mg 369mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 2.05g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Arugula
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
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
28%
Arugula

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 - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.592g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.