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Candy bar vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between candy bar and chocolate brownie

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, copper, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium, while chocolate brownie has more vitamin A.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11762% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 8 times less vitamin B3 than candy bar. Candy bar contains 7.922mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate brownie contains 0.982mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in candy bar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +99.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +306.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.8%
Contains more IronIron +89.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.7%

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% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162666%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150%
Contains more FatsFats +15.8%
Contains more WaterWater +687.5%
~equal in Carbs ~50.2g
~equal in Other ~1.9g

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.2%

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 Chocolate brownie
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 Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.094mg 11762%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.982mg 43%
Copper 0.774mg 0.388mg 43%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.587mg 29%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.97mg 27%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Phosphorus 308mg 132mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Protein 15.5g 6.2g 19%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 10.839g 15%
Magnesium 110mg 53mg 14%
Saturated fat 4.678g 7.319g 12%
Folate 75µg 29µg 12%
Selenium 4.7µg 11.5µg 12%
Iron 0.97mg 1.84mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.328mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 9.412g 8%
Sodium 156mg 343mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Potassium 407mg 176mg 7%
Fats 33.7g 29.1g 7%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.19mg 4%
Calories 522kcal 466kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.141mg 3%
Calcium 78mg 57mg 2%
Carbs 47.4g 50.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.641g)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.