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Candy bar vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between candy bar and broth?

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and phosphorus, yet broth is higher in selenium and vitamin B2.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11762% more.
  • The amount of sodium in candy bar is lower.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry types in this article.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +96.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4277.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +728.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +139.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +495.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.03mg

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%
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152900%
Contains more FolateFolate +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +289.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +142.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.2%
Contains more WaterWater +41.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2632.2%
~equal in Protein ~16.66g

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
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +212%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Broth DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.1mg 11762%
Sodium 156mg 23875mg 1031%
Copper 0.774mg 0mg 86%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.15mg 48%
Selenium 4.7µg 28µg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 4.48g 41%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.09mg 35%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 2.46mg 34%
Fats 33.7g 13.88g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 5.36g 28%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.46mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.43mg 22%
Phosphorus 308mg 166mg 20%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Choline 29.4mg 114.6mg 15%
Magnesium 110mg 56mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calories 522kcal 267kcal 13%
Folate 75µg 32µg 11%
Calcium 78mg 187mg 11%
Carbs 47.4g 18.01g 10%
Saturated fat 4.678g 3.43g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.6mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Potassium 407mg 309mg 3%
Protein 15.5g 16.66g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Iron 0.97mg 1.03mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 17.36g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
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 Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 23719mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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.
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.