Candy bar vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between candy bar and gratin
- Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and folate; however, gratin is richer in vitamin C.
- Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11756% more than gratin.
- Gratin has 8 times less vitamin B3 than candy bar. Candy bar has 7.922mg of vitamin B3, while gratin has 0.993mg.
- Candy bar contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +383.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +471% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +172.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +672% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +74.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +697.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87831% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +581.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +206.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +344% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +320.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4525% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +678.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3758.7% |
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Saturated fat
~4.733g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.174mg | 11756% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 0.276g | 69% |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 0.16mg | 68% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 0.161mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 0.993mg | 43% |
| Fats | 33.7g | 7.59g | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 2.149g | 36% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 0.69mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 113mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 27% | |
| Protein | 15.5g | 5.06g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 20mg | 21% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 132kcal | 20% |
| Folate | 75µg | 11µg | 16% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 433mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 11.27g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.8g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.387mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 2.7µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 119mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.064mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.116mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Potassium | 407mg | 396mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 42.22g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 4.733g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)