Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Candy bar vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between candy bar and mozzarella

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and magnesium, yet mozzarella is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11763% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 66 times more vitamin B3 than mozzarella. Candy bar contains 7.922mg of vitamin B3, while mozzarella contains 0.12mg.
  • Candy bar contains less saturated fat.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

Infographic

Candy bar vs Mozzarella infographic
Infographic link

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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +323.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +328.4%
Contains more IronIron +288%
Contains more CopperCopper +2766.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +837.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +234%

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6501.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191150%
Contains more FolateFolate +733.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.9%
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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +97.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1429%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.4%
Contains more WaterWater +3018.8%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +245.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1992.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Mozzarella DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.08mg 11763%
Copper 0.774mg 0.027mg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.509g 68%
Calcium 78mg 731mg 65%
Manganese 1.243mg 54%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.12mg 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Phosphorus 308mg 524mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 4.844g 30%
Saturated fat 4.678g 10.867g 28%
Fats 33.7g 17.1g 26%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.15mg 26%
Protein 15.5g 27.5g 24%
Selenium 4.7µg 15.7µg 20%
Magnesium 110mg 26mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg 18%
Folate 75µg 9µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.34mg 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 137µg 15%
Carbs 47.4g 3.1g 15%
Calories 522kcal 280kcal 12%
Potassium 407mg 95mg 9%
Iron 0.97mg 0.25mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg 7%
Zinc 3.94mg 3.13mg 7%
Sodium 156mg 16mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Choline 29.4mg 18.4mg 2%
Net carbs 43.3g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 1.23g N/A
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Mozzarella
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.189g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.