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Candy bar vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are candy bar and cream cracker different?

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and manganese, while cream cracker is higher in iron, vitamin B12, and folate.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11764% more than cream cracker.
  • Candy bar contains 7 times more copper than cream cracker. Candy bar contains 0.774mg of copper, while cream cracker contains 0.111mg.
  • Candy bar is lower in sodium.
  • Cream cracker has a higher glycemic index (65) than candy bar (51).

Candies, peanut bar and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS types were 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.
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 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +597.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +497%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.8%
Contains more IronIron +660.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.1%

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 0% 0% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +235284.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +98.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.1%
Contains more FatsFats +65.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.2%
Contains more WaterWater +178.1%
Contains more OtherOther +101.1%

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
29% 58% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +334.7%

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 Cream cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Cream cracker DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.065mg 11764%
Iron 0.97mg 7.38mg 80%
Copper 0.774mg 0.111mg 74%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 2.45g 55%
Sodium 156mg 1148mg 43%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.66mg 30%
Phosphorus 308mg 98mg 30%
Fats 33.7g 20.37g 21%
Starch 51.87g 21%
Magnesium 110mg 25mg 20%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.778mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg 19%
Folate 75µg 149µg 19%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 5.08mg 18%
Protein 15.5g 7.01g 17%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 1.59mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.298mg 17%
Vitamin K 0µg 17.9µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 10.625g 15%
Selenium 4.7µg 9.5µg 9%
Potassium 407mg 129mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.24mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.462mg 7%
Fiber 4.1g 2.4g 7%
Carbs 47.4g 64.55g 6%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Calcium 78mg 26mg 5%
Saturated fat 4.678g 5.362g 3%
Calories 522kcal 484kcal 2%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 62.15g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 9.37g N/A
Trans fat 3.969g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Cream cracker
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
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 992mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.684g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.