Candy bar vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between candy bar and potato salad
- Potato salad contains less vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and folate than candy bar.
- Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11758% higher.
- Potato salad contains 13 times less zinc than candy bar. Candy bar contains 3.94mg of zinc, while potato salad contains 0.31mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in potato salad is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +633.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +310.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +555.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1171% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +492.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1130.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +790.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108410.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +971.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.5 g
Fats:
33.7 g
Carbs:
47.4 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +478.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +311% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +324.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4650% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.65 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +574.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +185% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.141mg | 11758% |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 0.118mg | 73% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 0.101mg | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 3.737g | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 0.89mg | 44% |
| Fats | 33.7g | 8.2g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 52mg | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 2.48g | 36% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 0.31mg | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 27% | |
| Protein | 15.5g | 2.68g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 15mg | 23% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 143kcal | 19% |
| Folate | 75µg | 7µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 529mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 1.429g | 15% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 11.17g | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.3g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.534mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 254mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 4.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)