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Candy bar vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between candy bar and focaccia

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium; however, focaccia is richer in vitamin B1, iron, and selenium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11761% more than focaccia.
  • Focaccia has 9 times less copper than candy bar. Candy bar has 0.774mg of copper, while focaccia has 0.091mg.
  • Focaccia has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of focaccia is 63, while the glycemic index of candy bar is 51.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257%
Contains more CopperCopper +750.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +241.5%
Contains more IronIron +225.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +238.3%

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% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135298.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +913.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +84%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.7%
Contains more FatsFats +327.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.3%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2769.4%

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +194.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +971.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.3%

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 Focaccia
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 Focaccia DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.113mg 11761%
Copper 0.774mg 0.091mg 76%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.994g 64%
Fats 33.7g 7.89g 40%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.364mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.47mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 5.67g 28%
Iron 0.97mg 3.16mg 27%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3.67mg 27%
Phosphorus 308mg 128mg 26%
Zinc 3.94mg 1.33mg 24%
Magnesium 110mg 20mg 21%
Selenium 4.7µg 15.9µg 20%
Sodium 156mg 561mg 18%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 1.42mg 18%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.877g 17%
Folate 75µg 138µg 16%
Calories 522kcal 249kcal 14%
Protein 15.5g 8.77g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.301mg 12%
Fiber 4.1g 1.8g 9%
Potassium 407mg 114mg 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 2.9mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.645mg 4%
Calcium 78mg 35mg 4%
Carbs 47.4g 35.82g 4%
Net carbs 43.3g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 1.75g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.801g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.