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Candy bar vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are candy bar and rye different?

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin E; however, rye is richer in manganese, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11747% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 24 times more saturated fat than rye. While candy bar contains 4.678g of saturated fat, rye contains only 0.197g.
  • Rye has a lower glycemic index (34) than candy bar (51).

Candies, peanut bar and Rye grain are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.3%
Contains more IronIron +171.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +195.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~110mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~332mg

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%
Rye
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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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51940.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~30.4mg

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
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1967.5%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60%
Contains more WaterWater +562.5%

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
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7938.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1288.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

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 Rye
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Rye DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.294mg 11747%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.767g 66%
Manganese 1.243mg 2.577mg 58%
Fats 33.7g 1.63g 49%
Copper 0.774mg 0.367mg 45%
Fiber 4.1g 15.1g 44%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.208g 41%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 4.27mg 23%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.85mg 22%
Iron 0.97mg 2.63mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.197g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.316mg 18%
Selenium 4.7µg 13.9µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.456mg 13%
Zinc 3.94mg 2.65mg 12%
Protein 15.5g 10.34g 10%
Folate 75µg 38µg 9%
Calories 522kcal 338kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.251mg 9%
Carbs 47.4g 75.86g 9%
Sodium 156mg 2mg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Calcium 78mg 24mg 5%
Phosphorus 308mg 332mg 3%
Potassium 407mg 510mg 3%
Net carbs 43.3g 60.76g N/A
Magnesium 110mg 110mg 0%
Sugar 42.22g 0.98g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Choline 29.4mg 30.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.481g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.