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Candy bar vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Candy bar and Brown rice

  • Candy bar is richer than Brown rice in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11760% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 24 times more Vitamin E than Brown rice. Candy bar contains 4.1mg of Vitamin E , while Brown rice contains 0.17mg.
  • Brown rice contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.

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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 +2500%
Contains more Iron +73.2%
Contains more Magnesium +182.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +199%
Contains more Potassium +373.3%
Contains more Zinc +454.9%
Contains more Copper +630.2%
Contains more Manganese +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Selenium +23.4%
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 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Iron +73.2%
Contains more Magnesium +182.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +199%
Contains more Potassium +373.3%
Contains more Zinc +454.9%
Contains more Copper +630.2%
Contains more Manganese +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Selenium +23.4%

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 +2311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124290.2%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124290.2%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +465.7%
Contains more Fats +3374.2%
Contains more Carbs +85.3%
Contains more Other +309.1%
Contains more Water +4291.9%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +465.7%
Contains more Fats +3374.2%
Contains more Carbs +85.3%
Contains more Other +309.1%
Contains more Water +4291.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4431.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2809.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4431.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2809.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 23.98g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 2.74g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 0.97g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 25.58g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 123kcal Candy bar
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 42.22g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 4.1g 1.6g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 3mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.56mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 39mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 103mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 86mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 3.94mg 0.71mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.106mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.974mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.17mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.069mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 2.561mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.38mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.123mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 9µg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.033mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.095mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.109mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.214mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.099mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.058mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.133mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.151mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.066mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0.26g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0.369g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.366g Candy bar
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Brown rice
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
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.418g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.