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

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A recap on differences between candy bar and romano cheese

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, and vitamin B3, yet romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11763% more than romano cheese.
  • Candy bar contains 103 times more vitamin B3 than romano cheese. While candy bar contains 7.922mg of vitamin B3, romano cheese contains only 0.077mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in candy bar is lower.
  • The glycemic index of romano cheese is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Cheese, romano.

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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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +373.3%
Contains more IronIron +26%
Contains more CopperCopper +2480%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6115%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1264.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.8%
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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1682.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179900%
Contains more FolateFolate +971.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.3%
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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +25.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1205.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1831.9%
Contains more OtherOther +273.3%

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% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1696%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Romano cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.085mg 11763%
Calcium 78mg 1064mg 99%
Copper 0.774mg 0.03mg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.593g 67%
Phosphorus 308mg 760mg 65%
Saturated fat 4.678g 17.115g 57%
Sodium 156mg 1433mg 56%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.02mg 53%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.077mg 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg 35%
Protein 15.5g 31.8g 33%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.23mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 7.838g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.37mg 18%
Selenium 4.7µg 14.5µg 18%
Folate 75µg 7µg 17%
Magnesium 110mg 41mg 16%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Carbs 47.4g 3.63g 15%
Zinc 3.94mg 2.58mg 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 96µg 11%
Fats 33.7g 26.94g 10%
Potassium 407mg 86mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.424mg 8%
Calories 522kcal 387kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.037mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Choline 29.4mg 15.4mg 3%
Iron 0.97mg 0.77mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Net carbs 43.3g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Romano 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
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.437g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.