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Candy bar vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Candy bar and Nougat

  • Nougat has less Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Folate, and Vitamin B5 than Candy bar.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11768% more than Nougat.
  • Candy bar has 17 times more Vitamin B3 than Nougat. While Candy bar has 7.922mg of Vitamin B3, Nougat has only 0.478mg.
  • Nougat has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, peanut bar and Candies, nougat, with almonds.

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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 Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +243.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +460%
Contains more Potassium +287.6%
Contains more Zinc +838.1%
Contains more Copper +477.6%
Contains more Manganese +308.9%
Contains more Selenium +80.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
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 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +243.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +460%
Contains more Potassium +287.6%
Contains more Zinc +838.1%
Contains more Copper +477.6%
Contains more Manganese +308.9%
Contains more Selenium +80.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%

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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Nougat
Contains more Vitamin E +48%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1557.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +764900%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.148
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 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +48%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1557.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +764900%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.148

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +365.5%
Contains more Fats +1918%
Contains more Other +291.3%
Contains more Carbs +94.9%
Contains more Water +34.4%
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% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Protein +365.5%
Contains more Fats +1918%
Contains more Other +291.3%
Contains more Carbs +94.9%
Contains more Water +34.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Nougat Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 89.09g Nougat
Protein 15.5g 3.33g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 1.67g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 92.39g Nougat
Calories 522kcal 398kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 44.97g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 3.3g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 32mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.59mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 32mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 55mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 105mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 33mg Nougat
Zinc 3.94mg 0.42mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.134mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.304mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 2.6µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Nougat
Vitamin E 4.1mg 2.77mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Nougat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.013mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.148mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.478mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.06mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.02mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 5µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Nougat
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 1.667g Nougat
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Nougat
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
10%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.