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Candy bar vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between candy bar and poppy seed

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3; however, poppy seed is richer in manganese, calcium, iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11750% more than poppy seed.
  • Poppy seed has 9 times less vitamin B3 than candy bar. Candy bar has 7.922mg of vitamin B3, while poppy seed has 0.896mg.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of candy bar is 51, while the glycemic index of poppy seed is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Spices, poppy seed.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1743.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.7%
Contains more IronIron +906.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +100.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +439.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +784.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61843.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +754%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~82µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.1%
Contains more FatsFats +23.3%
Contains more WaterWater +271.9%
Contains more OtherOther +253.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +179.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.517g

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 Poppy seed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Poppy seed DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.247mg 11750%
Manganese 1.243mg 6.707mg 238%
Calcium 78mg 1438mg 136%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 28.569g 119%
Iron 0.97mg 9.76mg 110%
Copper 0.774mg 1.627mg 95%
Phosphorus 308mg 870mg 80%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.854mg 63%
Fiber 4.1g 19.5g 62%
Magnesium 110mg 347mg 56%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.896mg 44%
Zinc 3.94mg 7.9mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 5.982g 27%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 1.77mg 16%
Selenium 4.7µg 13.5µg 16%
Fats 33.7g 41.56g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.324mg 10%
Potassium 407mg 719mg 9%
Sodium 156mg 26mg 6%
Carbs 47.4g 28.13g 6%
Protein 15.5g 17.99g 5%
Choline 29.4mg 8.8mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.1mg 3%
Folate 75µg 82µg 2%
Saturated fat 4.678g 4.517g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Calories 522kcal 525kcal 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Poppy seed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2748%
Candy bar
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.