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Candy bar vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Candy bar and Icing?

  • Candy bar is richer than Icing in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin E, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11769% more.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat types in this article.

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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%
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1097.1%
Contains more IronIron +506.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +5528.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1611.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4600%

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%
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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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +168%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3500.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +837.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +107.6%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.2%
Contains more WaterWater +841.9%

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
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +244.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Icing Opinion
Calories 522kcal 418kcal Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 0g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 16.23g Candy bar
Net carbs 43.3g 67.89g Icing
Carbs 47.4g 67.89g Icing
Magnesium 110mg 1mg Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 3mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 34mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.16mg Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 63.1g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.07mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 18mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 184mg Candy bar
Vitamin E 4.1mg 1.53mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 0.1µg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.01mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.22mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.055mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0mg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg Icing
Folate 75µg 8µg Candy bar
Choline 29.4mg 2.3mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 4.86g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 7.951g Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Icing
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.704g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.