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Candy bar vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Candy bar and Baby food

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, and Zinc, however, Baby food has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11755% more.
  • Candy bar has 6 times more Saturated Fat than Baby food. Candy bar has 4.678g of Saturated Fat, while Baby food has 0.769g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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 more Zinc +64.2%
Contains more Copper +131.7%
Contains more Calcium +839.7%
Contains more Iron +4796.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Selenium +451.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 100
Equal in Potassium - 437
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains more Zinc +64.2%
Contains more Copper +131.7%
Contains more Calcium +839.7%
Contains more Iron +4796.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Selenium +451.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 100
Equal in Potassium - 437

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80852.4%
Contains more Folate +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2338%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1840.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80852.4%
Contains more Folate +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2338%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1840.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Fats +665.9%
Contains more Carbs +54.9%
Contains more Water +318.8%
Contains more Other +83.3%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Fats +665.9%
Contains more Carbs +54.9%
Contains more Water +318.8%
Contains more Other +83.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1286.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +527.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1286.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +527.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%

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 Baby food
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 65.9g Baby food
Protein 15.5g 12.2g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 4.4g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 73.4g Baby food
Calories 522kcal 379kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 0.87g Baby food
Fiber 4.1g 7.5g Baby food
Calcium 78mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 0.97mg 47.5mg Baby food
Magnesium 110mg 100mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 392mg Baby food
Potassium 407mg 437mg Baby food
Sodium 156mg 3mg Baby food
Zinc 3.94mg 2.4mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.334mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 25.9µg Baby food
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Baby food
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Baby food
Vitamin E 4.1mg 3.68mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.189mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 43µg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.52mg 0.4mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.477mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.545mg 0.404mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.672mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0.385mg 0.286mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0.769g Baby food
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 1.206g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.697g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Baby food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2975%
Candy bar
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.909g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.