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Candy bar vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between candy bar and cheesecake

  • Candy bar is richer than cheesecake in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11765% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 41 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. Candy bar contains 7.922mg of vitamin B3, while cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
  • Candy bar contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +352.2%
Contains more IronIron +54%
Contains more CopperCopper +3770%
Contains more ZincZinc +672.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +787.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.6%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +632.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3962.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +294130.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.1%

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +181.8%
Contains more FatsFats +49.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more WaterWater +2750%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +93.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +564.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.052mg 11765%
Copper 0.774mg 0.02mg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.602g 60%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.195mg 48%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.14mg 48%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.51mg 31%
Phosphorus 308mg 93mg 31%
Magnesium 110mg 11mg 24%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.56mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.678g 9.921g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 8.634g 20%
Protein 15.5g 5.5g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 159µg 18%
Fats 33.7g 22.5g 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0.4g 15%
Folate 75µg 18µg 14%
Sodium 156mg 438mg 12%
Calories 522kcal 321kcal 10%
Potassium 407mg 90mg 9%
Carbs 47.4g 25.5g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.028mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.571mg 5%
Iron 0.97mg 0.63mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.193mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.4µg 4%
Choline 29.4mg 45.9mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Calcium 78mg 51mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Selenium 4.7µg 5.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.243g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.