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Candy bar vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Candy bar and Coconut

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Magnesium, while Coconut has more Fiber, and Iron.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11765% higher.
  • Coconut contains 17 times less Vitamin E than Candy bar. Candy bar contains 4.1mg of Vitamin E , while Coconut contains 0.24mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Candy bar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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 +457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +243.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +258.2%
Contains more Copper +77.9%
Contains more Iron +150.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Manganese +20.7%
Contains more Selenium +114.9%
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 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Contains more Calcium +457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +243.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +258.2%
Contains more Copper +77.9%
Contains more Iron +150.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Manganese +20.7%
Contains more Selenium +114.9%

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 +1608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1367%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283233.3%
Contains more Folate +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 0% 5% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1367%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283233.3%
Contains more Folate +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +365.5%
Contains more Carbs +211.2%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Water +2836.9%
Equal in Fats - 33.49
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% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +365.5%
Contains more Carbs +211.2%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Water +2836.9%
Equal in Fats - 33.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1073.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2809.8%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1073.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2809.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Coconut Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 6.23g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 3.33g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 33.49g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 15.23g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 354kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 6.23g Coconut
Fiber 4.1g 9g Coconut
Calcium 78mg 14mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 2.43mg Coconut
Magnesium 110mg 32mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 113mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 356mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 20mg Coconut
Zinc 3.94mg 1.1mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.435mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 4.7µg 10.1µg Coconut
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.24mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.066mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.02mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.54mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.3mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.054mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 26µg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Coconut
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.039mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.121mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.131mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.247mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.147mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.062mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.169mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.202mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.077mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 29.698g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 1.425g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.366g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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)

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.