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Candy bar vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between candy bar and caper

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin E, while caper has more vitamin K.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11767% higher.
  • Caper contains 31 times less phosphorus than candy bar. Candy bar contains 308mg of phosphorus, while caper contains 10mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in caper is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Capers, canned.

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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%
Caper
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +917.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +107%
Contains more ZincZinc +1131.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2980%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1493.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +291.7%
Contains more IronIron +72.2%

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%
Caper
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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 14% 2.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1115%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2974.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +665117.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +352.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.139mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Caper
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2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +556.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3818.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +869.3%
Contains more WaterWater +5140.6%
Contains more OtherOther +346.7%

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
Caper
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39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26441.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3403.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Caper DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.023mg 11767%
Sodium 156mg 2348mg 95%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.304g 69%
Fats 33.7g 0.86g 51%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.078mg 51%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.652mg 45%
Copper 0.774mg 0.374mg 44%
Phosphorus 308mg 10mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.063g 42%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.32mg 33%
Protein 15.5g 2.36g 26%
Calories 522kcal 23kcal 25%
Vitamin K 0µg 24.6µg 21%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.88mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.233g 20%
Magnesium 110mg 33mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.027mg 16%
Carbs 47.4g 4.89g 14%
Folate 75µg 23µg 13%
Potassium 407mg 40mg 11%
Iron 0.97mg 1.67mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.018mg 7%
Selenium 4.7µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.3mg 5%
Fiber 4.1g 3.2g 4%
Choline 29.4mg 6.5mg 4%
Calcium 78mg 40mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 1.69g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 0.41g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.139mg 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%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Caper
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
13%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 2192mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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 ($)

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.