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Candy bar vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between candy bar and egg whites

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and magnesium, while egg whites have more selenium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11769% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in egg whites is lower.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of egg whites is 0, while the glycemic index of candy bar is 51.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1014.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.7%
Contains more IronIron +1112.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3265.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +13033.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1953.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +325.5%
~equal in Sodium ~166mg

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% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7444.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3059900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1775%
Contains more CholineCholine +2572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.2%
Contains more FatsFats +19723.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6393.2%
Contains more OtherOther +185.7%
Contains more WaterWater +5373.1%

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 Egg white
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Egg white DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.005mg 11769%
Copper 0.774mg 0.023mg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0g 71%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.011mg 54%
Fats 33.7g 0.17g 52%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.105mg 49%
Phosphorus 308mg 15mg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0g 42%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.03mg 36%
Selenium 4.7µg 20µg 28%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0mg 27%
Calories 522kcal 52kcal 24%
Magnesium 110mg 11mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.439mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0g 21%
Folate 75µg 4µg 18%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Carbs 47.4g 0.73g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.19mg 13%
Iron 0.97mg 0.08mg 11%
Protein 15.5g 10.9g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.004mg 8%
Potassium 407mg 163mg 7%
Calcium 78mg 7mg 7%
Choline 29.4mg 1.1mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Net carbs 43.3g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 0.71g N/A
Sodium 156mg 166mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.449mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.661mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 1.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.806mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.399mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.686mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.29mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Egg white
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
10%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.