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Candy bar vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Candy bar and Cheese sandwich

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Cheese sandwich is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Candy bar covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11749% more than Cheese sandwich.
  • Cheese sandwich has 5 times less Copper than Candy bar. Candy bar has 0.774mg of Copper, while Cheese sandwich has 0.16mg.
  • Candy bar contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 Magnesium +103.7%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Zinc +352.9%
Contains more Copper +383.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%
Contains more Calcium +161.5%
Contains more Iron +170.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24%
Contains more Selenium +417%
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 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Magnesium +103.7%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Zinc +352.9%
Contains more Copper +383.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%
Contains more Calcium +161.5%
Contains more Iron +170.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24%
Contains more Selenium +417%

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58520.7%
Contains more Folate +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58520.7%
Contains more Folate +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Water +100%
Contains more Other +111.1%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Water +100%
Contains more Other +111.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 15.5g 9.8g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 25g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 522kcal 497kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 4.1g 3.1g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 0.97mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 110mg 54mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 407mg 306mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 839mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.87mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.16mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 1.083mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3.185mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.622mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.261mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 64µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.13mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.298mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.383mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.698mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.344mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.167mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.472mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.438mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.219mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 10.351g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 9.166g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Cheese sandwich
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
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.549g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 683mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.