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Candy bar vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Candy bar and Cracker?

  • Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11764% higher.
  • Cracker has 8 times less Zinc than Candy bar. Candy bar has 3.94mg of Zinc, while Cracker has 0.49mg.
  • Candy bar is lower in Sodium.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +244.9%
Contains less Sodium -78.5%
Contains more Zinc +704.1%
Contains more Copper +644.2%
Contains more Manganese +153.2%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +315.5%
Contains more Selenium +42.6%
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +244.9%
Contains less Sodium -78.5%
Contains more Zinc +704.1%
Contains more Copper +644.2%
Contains more Manganese +153.2%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +315.5%
Contains more Selenium +42.6%

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 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.7%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
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% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.7%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.4%
Contains more Fats +27.5%
Contains more Carbs +29.3%
Contains more Water +96.3%
Contains more Other +38.3%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Protein +133.4%
Contains more Fats +27.5%
Contains more Carbs +29.3%
Contains more Water +96.3%
Contains more Other +38.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.4%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 59g Cracker
Protein 15.5g 6.64g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 26.43g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 522kcal 510kcal Candy bar
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 42.22g 8.18g Cracker
Fiber 4.1g 2.3g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 0.97mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 110mg 18mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 248mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 118mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 726mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.49mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.104mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.491mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin E 4.1mg 3.03mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 4.352mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.417mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.063mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 0µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.084mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.193mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.246mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.471mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.103mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.112mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.331mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.294mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.145mg Candy bar
Trans Fat 1.076g Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 5.562g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 6.553g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.884g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.