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Candy bar vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between candy bar and eggnog

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E, and magnesium, yet eggnog is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11765% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 249 times more manganese than eggnog. Candy bar contains 1.243mg of manganese, while eggnog contains 0.005mg.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Eggnog.

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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%
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +478.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.7%
Contains more IronIron +385%
Contains more CopperCopper +5853.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +756.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24760%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%

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%
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7444.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305900%
Contains more FolateFolate +7400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.6%

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
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +240.7%
Contains more FatsFats +704.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +488.8%
Contains more OtherOther +168.7%
Contains more WaterWater +5058.8%

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
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1184.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5278.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Eggnog DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.05mg 11765%
Copper 0.774mg 0.013mg 85%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.198g 70%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.005mg 54%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.105mg 49%
Fats 33.7g 4.19g 45%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 1.302g 39%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.46mg 32%
Phosphorus 308mg 109mg 28%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.21mg 26%
Protein 15.5g 4.55g 22%
Calories 522kcal 88kcal 22%
Magnesium 110mg 19mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Folate 75µg 1µg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg 19%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Carbs 47.4g 8.05g 13%
Iron 0.97mg 0.2mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.678g 2.591g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.417mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Potassium 407mg 165mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.034mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Calcium 78mg 130mg 5%
Sodium 156mg 54mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.19mg 4%
Choline 29.4mg 52.2mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Selenium 4.7µg 4.2µg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 8.05g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.087g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.