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Candy bar vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between candy bar and french fries

  • Candy bar is higher than french fries in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin E, and folate.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11741% more than french fries.
  • Candy bar contains 8 times more zinc than french fries. While candy bar contains 3.94mg of zinc, french fries contain only 0.5mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in french fries is lower.
  • The glycemic index of candy bar is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +214.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more IronIron +19.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +524.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +688%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +403.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +422.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.3%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +259%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41029%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.2%
~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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +351.9%
Contains more FatsFats +128.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2309.4%
~equal in Other ~1.85g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +180.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.1%

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 French fries
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 French fries DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.372mg 11741%
Copper 0.774mg 0.124mg 72%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.247mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 5.398g 35%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3.004mg 31%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.5mg 31%
Fats 33.7g 14.73g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 5.969g 27%
Phosphorus 308mg 125mg 26%
Protein 15.5g 3.43g 24%
Magnesium 110mg 35mg 18%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 1.67mg 16%
Calories 522kcal 312kcal 11%
Folate 75µg 30µg 11%
Saturated fat 4.678g 2.336g 11%
Vitamin K 0µg 11.2µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.039mg 8%
Selenium 4.7µg 0.9µg 7%
Calcium 78mg 18mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.17mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.58mg 5%
Potassium 407mg 579mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Sodium 156mg 210mg 2%
Iron 0.97mg 0.81mg 2%
Carbs 47.4g 41.44g 2%
Fiber 4.1g 3.8g 1%
Choline 29.4mg 36.8mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g 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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.342g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.