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Candy bar vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Candy bar and Italian ice different?

  • Candy bar is higher than Italian ice in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11769% more than Italian ice.
  • Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, peanut bar and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +7700%
Contains more Iron +977.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6683.3%
Contains more Zinc +13033.3%
Contains more Copper +7640%
Contains more Manganese +6115%
Contains more Selenium +4600%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +7700%
Contains more Iron +977.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6683.3%
Contains more Zinc +13033.3%
Contains more Copper +7640%
Contains more Manganese +6115%
Contains more Selenium +4600%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1008%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7649900%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1008%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7649900%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51566.7%
Contains more Fats +168400%
Contains more Carbs +251.1%
Contains more Other +3500%
Contains more Water +5300%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more Protein +51566.7%
Contains more Fats +168400%
Contains more Carbs +251.1%
Contains more Other +3500%
Contains more Water +5300%

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 Italian ice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Italian ice Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 13.5g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 0.03g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 0.02g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 13.5g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 53kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g Italian ice
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 1mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.09mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 0mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 0mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 6mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 4mg Italian ice
Zinc 3.94mg 0.03mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.01mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.02mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 0.1µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.005mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.01mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.715mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.005mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.002mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 5µg 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
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Italian ice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2975%
Candy bar
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.