Candy bar vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between candy bar and Brussels sprouts
- Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin E, yet Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
- Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11752% more than Brussels sprouts.
- Candy bar contains 75 times more saturated fat than Brussels sprouts. While candy bar contains 4.678g of saturated fat, Brussels sprouts contain only 0.062g.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Brussels sprouts, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +378.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1005.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +838.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +346.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +268.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +193.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +365.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +963.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69763% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.5 g
Fats:
33.7 g
Carbs:
47.4 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +358.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11133.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +429.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5275% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.65 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72600% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1336.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.219mg | 11752% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 153g | 949% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 177µg | 148% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 85mg | 94% |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 0.07mg | 78% |
| Fats | 33.7g | 0.3g | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 0.745mg | 45% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 0.023g | 42% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 0.337mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 69mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 0.42mg | 32% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 43kcal | 24% |
| Protein | 15.5g | 3.38g | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 0.88mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 0.062g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 23mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 8.95g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.309mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 1.6µg | 6% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 25mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Folate | 75µg | 61µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.139mg | 3% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 19.1mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 3.8g | 1% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 389mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.616g)
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.