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Candy bar vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between candy bar and blue cheese

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin E, while blue cheese has more vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11756% higher.
  • Blue cheese contains 138 times less manganese than candy bar. Candy bar contains 1.243mg of manganese, while blue cheese contains 0.009mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in candy bar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Cheese, blue.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59%
Contains more IronIron +212.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1835%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13711.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +576.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +208.5%

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%
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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +679.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92068.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +108.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more FatsFats +17.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1925.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2550.6%
Contains more OtherOther +183.9%

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
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1231.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Blue cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.166mg 11756%
Copper 0.774mg 0.04mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.8g 66%
Saturated fat 4.678g 18.669g 64%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.009mg 54%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.22µg 51%
Calcium 78mg 528mg 45%
Sodium 156mg 1146mg 43%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.016mg 43%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.25mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 7.778g 22%
Magnesium 110mg 23mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.382mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.729mg 18%
Selenium 4.7µg 14.5µg 18%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Carbs 47.4g 2.34g 15%
Zinc 3.94mg 2.66mg 12%
Protein 15.5g 21.4g 12%
Phosphorus 308mg 387mg 11%
Folate 75µg 36µg 10%
Calories 522kcal 353kcal 8%
Fats 33.7g 28.74g 8%
Iron 0.97mg 0.31mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.029mg 6%
Potassium 407mg 256mg 4%
Choline 29.4mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Net carbs 43.3g 2.34g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 1.087mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.758mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Blue cheese
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
41%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 990mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.991g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.