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Candy bar vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between candy bar and drumstick tree?

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and folate, yet drumstick tree is higher in vitamin C.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11760% more.
  • Candy bar has 142 times more saturated fat than drumstick tree. While candy bar has 4.678g of saturated fat, drumstick tree has only 0.033g.
  • The glycemic index of drumstick tree is lower.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Drumstick pods, raw 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.
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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more IronIron +169.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +821.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +775.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +516%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +379.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +571.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%

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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127400%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.794mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +638.1%
Contains more FatsFats +16750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +455.7%
Contains more OtherOther +85.6%
Contains more WaterWater +5412.5%

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16293.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +354900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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 Drumstick tree
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.12mg 11760%
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg 157%
Copper 0.774mg 0.084mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.003g 71%
Fats 33.7g 0.2g 52%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.62mg 46%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.259mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.102g 42%
Phosphorus 308mg 50mg 37%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.45mg 32%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Protein 15.5g 2.1g 27%
Calories 522kcal 37kcal 24%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.033g 21%
Magnesium 110mg 45mg 15%
Carbs 47.4g 8.53g 13%
Folate 75µg 44µg 8%
Iron 0.97mg 0.36mg 8%
Selenium 4.7µg 0.7µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.074mg 5%
Sodium 156mg 42mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Calcium 78mg 30mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.053mg 4%
Fiber 4.1g 3.2g 4%
Potassium 407mg 461mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.794mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 5.33g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.645g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.