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Candy bar vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Candy bar and Peanut butter

  • Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, and Zinc, yet Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Candy bar covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11735% more than Peanut butter.
  • Candy bar contains 2 times more Copper than Peanut butter. While Candy bar contains 0.774mg of Copper, Peanut butter contains only 0.422mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Candy bar is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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.
Candy bar
Candy bar
4
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6
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Calcium +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +57%
Contains more Copper +83.4%
Contains more Selenium +14.6%
Contains more Iron +79.4%
Contains more Magnesium +52.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Manganese +34%
Equal in Phosphorus - 335
Candy bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Calcium +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +57%
Contains more Copper +83.4%
Contains more Selenium +14.6%
Contains more Iron +79.4%
Contains more Magnesium +52.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Manganese +34%
Equal in Phosphorus - 335

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.
Candy bar
Candy bar
1
:
7
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34593.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +122%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Folate +16%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Candy bar
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%
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34593.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +122%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Folate +16%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Candy bar
Candy bar
2
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3
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Carbs +112.5%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Protein +43.3%
Contains more Fats +52.4%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Candy bar
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +112.5%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Protein +43.3%
Contains more Fats +52.4%
Contains more Other +60.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Candy bar
Candy bar
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2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.7%
Candy bar
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 17.31g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 33.7g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 47.4g 22.31g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 42.22g 10.49g Peanut butter
Fiber 4.1g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 78mg 49mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 110mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 308mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 407mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 156mg 17mg Peanut butter
Zinc 3.94mg 2.51mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.422mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.7µg 4.1µg Candy bar
Vitamin E 4.1mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.441mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.52mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.986mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.545mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.185mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.638mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.385mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 10.325g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Peanut butter
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
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.647g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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.

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.