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Candy bar vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between candy bar and cherry pie?

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B5, and folate, while cherry pie is higher in iron.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11767% higher.
  • Cherry pie has 20 times less zinc than candy bar. Candy bar has 3.94mg of zinc, while cherry pie has 0.2mg.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +680%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +428.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +905.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1870%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +926.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +521.5%
Contains more IronIron +90.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66%

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 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +520.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +574.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +449900%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +453.6%
Contains more FatsFats +176.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.1%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2762.5%

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
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +214.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +228%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Cherry pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.034mg 11767%
Copper 0.774mg 0.077mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 3.247g 49%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.2mg 45%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.276mg 42%
Phosphorus 308mg 30mg 40%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.2mg 34%
Fats 33.7g 12.2g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 5.314g 29%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Protein 15.5g 2.8g 25%
Magnesium 110mg 9mg 24%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.123mg 14%
Calories 522kcal 270kcal 13%
Folate 75µg 27µg 12%
Iron 0.97mg 1.85mg 11%
Potassium 407mg 77mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.678g 2.985g 8%
Calcium 78mg 10mg 7%
Selenium 4.7µg 7.8µg 6%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.148mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Carbs 47.4g 38.5g 3%
Sodium 156mg 191mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.125mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 38.5g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.124mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Cherry pie
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
11%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.693g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.