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Candy bar vs. Fruit leather — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between candy bar and fruit leather

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and magnesium; however, fruit leather is richer in vitamin C.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11746% more than fruit leather.
  • Fruit leather has 79 times less vitamin B3 than candy bar. Candy bar has 7.922mg of vitamin B3, while fruit leather has 0.1mg.
  • Fruit leather contains less saturated fat.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of candy bar is 51, while the glycemic index of fruit leather is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Snacks, fruit leather, pieces.

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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 10% 5.4% 14% 28% 57% 5.2% 10% 53% 24% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +685.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.2%
Contains more IronIron +29.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +352.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1973.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1183.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +575.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.1%

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 187% 2% 11% 0% 11% 23% 1.9% 19% 69% 0% 46% 3% 7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +632.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7822%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1775%
Contains more CholineCholine +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~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% 83% 12%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 12.3 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1450%
Contains more FatsFats +1157.5%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.7%
Contains more WaterWater +668.8%

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1029.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1836.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Fruit leather DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.3mg 11746%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.55g 67%
Copper 0.774mg 0.171mg 67%
Vitamin C 0mg 56mg 62%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.1mg 49%
Fats 33.7g 2.68g 48%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.184mg 46%
Phosphorus 308mg 24mg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 1.48g 38%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.19mg 34%
Protein 15.5g 1g 29%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.56mg 24%
Magnesium 110mg 14mg 23%
Folate 75µg 4µg 18%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.65g 18%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Vitamin K 0µg 18.2µg 15%
Carbs 47.4g 82.82g 12%
Sodium 156mg 403mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.319mg 10%
Calories 522kcal 359kcal 8%
Potassium 407mg 164mg 7%
Calcium 78mg 18mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.043mg 5%
Selenium 4.7µg 2.7µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.1mg 3%
Choline 29.4mg 12.9mg 3%
Iron 0.97mg 0.75mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 82.82g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 57.58g 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 Fruit leather
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
29%
Fruit leather
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
22%
Fruit leather

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruit leather - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167540/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.