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Candy bar vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Candy bar and Chocolate different?

  • Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Chocolate is richer in Iron, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11766% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 11 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate. While Candy bar contains 7.922mg of Vitamin B3, Chocolate contains only 0.725mg.
  • Candy bar has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, peanut bar and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +39.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Selenium +56.7%
Contains more Iron +726.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Copper +32.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.2%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +39.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Selenium +56.7%
Contains more Iron +726.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Copper +32.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.2%

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 E +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +992.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +364185.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin E +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +992.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +364185.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +217.6%
Contains more Water +64.9%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Equal in Fats - 31.28
Equal in Other - 1.7
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +217.6%
Contains more Water +64.9%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Equal in Fats - 31.28
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875.3%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 15.5g 4.88g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 31.28g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 522kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 42.22g 47.9g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 78mg 56mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 110mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 308mg 206mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 156mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 3.94mg 2.01mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.243mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 4.7µg 3µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.54mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.025mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.05mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.725mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.297mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.042mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Candy bar
Trans Fat 0.112g Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 18.519g Candy bar
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 9.54g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.092g Candy bar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.68g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.841g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.