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Candy bar vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Candy bar and Nutmeg

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E , however, Nutmeg has more Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11757% more.
  • Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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 Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +193.8%
Contains more Calcium +135.9%
Contains more Iron +213.4%
Contains more Magnesium +66.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +193.8%
Contains more Calcium +135.9%
Contains more Iron +213.4%
Contains more Magnesium +66.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%

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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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +509.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95525%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246%
Equal in Folate - 76
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +509.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95525%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246%
Equal in Folate - 76

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +165.4%
Contains more Water +289.4%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Equal in Fats - 36.31
Equal in Carbs - 49.29
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +165.4%
Contains more Water +289.4%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Equal in Fats - 36.31
Equal in Carbs - 49.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +419.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2942.9%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +419.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2942.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 28.49g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 5.84g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 47.4g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 522kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 42.22g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 4.1g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 78mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 0.97mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 110mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 308mg 213mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 350mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 3.94mg 2.15mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 1.243mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 4.7µg 1.6µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.057mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.299mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.16mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 76µg Nutmeg
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 25.94g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 3.22g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.35g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.262g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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
  2. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.