Candy bar vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between candy bar and chocolate ice cream?
- Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E, magnesium, and folate, yet chocolate ice cream is higher in vitamin A.
- Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11765% more.
- Candy bar has 35 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate ice cream. While candy bar has 7.922mg of vitamin B3, chocolate ice cream has only 0.226mg.
- The glycemic index of candy bar is lower.
We used Candies, peanut bar and Ice creams, chocolate types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +279.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +473.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +579.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +787.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3405.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +278081.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +368.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.5 g
Fats:
33.7 g
Carbs:
47.4 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
28.2 g
Water:
55.7 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +307.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +206.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3381.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.65 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.41 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +420.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2497.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.055mg | 11765% |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 0.135mg | 71% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 0.41g | 68% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 0.14mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 0.226mg | 48% |
| Fats | 33.7g | 11g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 3.21g | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 0.58mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 107mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 0.3mg | 25% |
| Protein | 15.5g | 3.8g | 23% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 29mg | 19% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 216kcal | 15% |
| Folate | 75µg | 16µg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 118µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.2g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.29µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 34mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 6.8g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.554mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 28.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.042mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 249mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 2.5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.194mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 109mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 22.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 27g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.93mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 42.22g | 25.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 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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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.