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Candy bar vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between candy bar and chinese broccoli?

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin E, while chinese broccoli is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11764% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli has 18 times less vitamin B3 than candy bar. Candy bar has 7.922mg of vitamin B3, while chinese broccoli has 0.437mg.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index (51) than chinese broccoli (32).

We used Candies, peanut bar and Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +511.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.9%
Contains more IronIron +73.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1168.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +910.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +651.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +370.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +261.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +754.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1712.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +422%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218471.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +32%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.095mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.146mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1259.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4580.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1144.1%
Contains more OtherOther +127.8%
Contains more WaterWater +5746.3%

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33342%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3127.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.07mg 11764%
Copper 0.774mg 0.061mg 79%
Vitamin K 0µg 84.8µg 71%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.33g 69%
Fats 33.7g 0.72g 51%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.437mg 47%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.264mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.05g 42%
Phosphorus 308mg 41mg 38%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.39mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg 31%
Protein 15.5g 1.14g 29%
Calories 522kcal 22kcal 25%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.48mg 24%
Magnesium 110mg 18mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.11g 21%
Carbs 47.4g 3.81g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.159mg 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Fiber 4.1g 2.5g 6%
Sodium 156mg 7mg 6%
Selenium 4.7µg 1.3µg 6%
Folate 75µg 99µg 6%
Iron 0.97mg 0.56mg 5%
Potassium 407mg 261mg 4%
Calcium 78mg 100mg 2%
Choline 29.4mg 25.3mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 1.31g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 0.84g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.095mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.146mg 0%
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Chinese broccoli
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.