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Candy bar vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Candy bar and Marble cake

  • Candy bar is richer than Marble cake in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11767% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 11 times more Zinc than Marble cake. Candy bar contains 3.94mg of Zinc, while Marble cake contains 0.35mg.
  • Marble cake contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.

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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 Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains more Potassium +230.9%
Contains less Sodium -69.9%
Contains more Zinc +1025.7%
Contains more Copper +473.3%
Contains more Manganese +794.2%
Contains more Selenium +80.8%
Contains more Iron +67%
Equal in Calcium - 76
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 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains more Potassium +230.9%
Contains less Sodium -69.9%
Contains more Zinc +1025.7%
Contains more Copper +473.3%
Contains more Manganese +794.2%
Contains more Selenium +80.8%
Contains more Iron +67%
Equal in Calcium - 76

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 E +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +764.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +611900%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13
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 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +764.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +611900%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +355.9%
Contains more Fats +188%
Contains more Carbs +67.7%
Contains more Water +93.8%
Contains more Other +27.8%
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% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +355.9%
Contains more Fats +188%
Contains more Carbs +67.7%
Contains more Water +93.8%
Contains more Other +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%

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 Marble cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Marble cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 76.6g Marble cake
Protein 15.5g 3.4g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 11.7g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 79.5g Marble cake
Calories 522kcal 416kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 35.71g Marble cake
Fiber 4.1g 2.9g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 76mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 1.62mg Marble cake
Magnesium 110mg 18mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 275mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 123mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 519mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.35mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.135mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.139mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 2.6µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Marble cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Marble cake
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.85mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.181mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.13mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.546mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.096mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.025mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 36µg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.049mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.105mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.127mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.22mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.133mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.049mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.158mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.164mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.065mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 2.45g Marble cake
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 4.75g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 3.779g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Marble cake
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
14%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
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

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.