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Candy bar vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Candy bar and English muffin?

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Zinc, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Folate than English muffin.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11766% higher.
  • English muffin has 18 times less Saturated Fat than Candy bar. Candy bar has 4.678g of Saturated Fat, while English muffin has 0.259g.

We used Candies, peanut bar and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +423.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +210.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Zinc +462.9%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +248.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.89
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +423.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +210.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Zinc +462.9%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +248.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.89

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 B3 +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355714%
Contains more Folate +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
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% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355714%
Contains more Folate +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +101.3%
Contains more Fats +1772.2%
Contains more Water +2531.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Carbs - 46
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +101.3%
Contains more Fats +1772.2%
Contains more Water +2531.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Carbs - 46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5436.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1099.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5436.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1099.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 43.3g
Protein 15.5g 7.7g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 1.8g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 46g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 235kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g English muffin
Fiber 4.1g 2.7g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 52mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.89mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 21mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 133mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 131mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 464mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.7mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.129mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.357mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.566mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.446mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.043mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 37µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.092mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.242mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.315mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.553mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.241mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.139mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.379mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.353mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.17mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0.302g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.888g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.419g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.