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Candy bar vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between candy bar and avocadoes

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin E, yet avocadoes are richer in vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11749% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 9 times more manganese than avocadoes. Candy bar contains 1.243mg of manganese, while avocadoes contain 0.142mg.
  • Avocadoes contain less saturated fat.
  • Avocadoes have a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +279.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more IronIron +76.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +307.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +515.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +492.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +775.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1075%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%

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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59433.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +107%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.13mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~81µg

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% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +675%
Contains more FatsFats +129.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +455.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.9%
Contains more WaterWater +4476.9%

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
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +486.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.6%

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 Avocado
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 Avocado DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.257mg 11749%
Copper 0.774mg 0.19mg 65%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.816g 59%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.142mg 48%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.738mg 39%
Phosphorus 308mg 52mg 37%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.64mg 30%
Fats 33.7g 14.66g 29%
Protein 15.5g 2g 27%
Magnesium 110mg 29mg 19%
Calories 522kcal 160kcal 18%
Vitamin K 0µg 21µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 9.799g 17%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 2.07mg 14%
Carbs 47.4g 8.53g 13%
Saturated fat 4.678g 2.126g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.389mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Fiber 4.1g 6.7g 10%
Selenium 4.7µg 0.4µg 8%
Calcium 78mg 12mg 7%
Sodium 156mg 7mg 6%
Iron 0.97mg 0.55mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 14.2mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.067mg 3%
Folate 75µg 81µg 2%
Potassium 407mg 485mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.13mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Avocado
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
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
21%
Avocado

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 - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.552g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.