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Candy bar vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Candy bar and Marinara sauce

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Folate, however, Marinara sauce is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11756% more than Marinara sauce.
  • Candy bar has 28 times more Saturated Fat than Marinara sauce. While Candy bar has 4.678g of Saturated Fat, Marinara sauce has only 0.17g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, peanut bar and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.

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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 +188.9%
Contains more Iron +24.4%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +805.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +1870%
Contains more Copper +855.6%
Contains more Manganese +807.3%
Contains more Selenium +327.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
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 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Iron +24.4%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +805.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +1870%
Contains more Copper +855.6%
Contains more Manganese +807.3%
Contains more Selenium +327.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%

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 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88339.3%
Contains more Folate +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88339.3%
Contains more Folate +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +999.3%
Contains more Fats +2177%
Contains more Carbs +488.1%
Contains more Water +5361.9%
Equal in Other - 1.66
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +999.3%
Contains more Fats +2177%
Contains more Carbs +488.1%
Contains more Water +5361.9%
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4335.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1996.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4335.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1996.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 6.26g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 1.41g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 1.48g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 8.06g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 51kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 5.5g Marinara sauce
Fiber 4.1g 1.8g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 27mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.78mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 18mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 34mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 319mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 3.94mg 0.2mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.081mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.137mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 1.1µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 4.1mg 2.4mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.024mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.061mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3.917mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.173mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 13µg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 13.9µg Marinara sauce
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
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0.377g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.508g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Marinara sauce
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
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.508g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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 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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.