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Candy bar vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between candy bar and saffron

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11692% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than saffron. Candy bar contains 7.922mg of vitamin B3, while saffron contains 1.46mg.
  • Saffron contains less saturated fat.
  • Candy bar has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CopperCopper +136%
Contains more ZincZinc +261.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +323.6%
Contains more IronIron +1044.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2185.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.1%
~equal in Sodium ~148mg

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +442.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15048.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +24%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.6%
Contains more FatsFats +476.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.9%
Contains more WaterWater +643.8%
Contains more OtherOther +202.8%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3797.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +415.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.1%

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 Saffron
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 Saffron DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 1.01mg 11692%
Manganese 1.243mg 28.408mg 1181%
Iron 0.97mg 11.1mg 127%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 2.067g 57%
Copper 0.774mg 0.328mg 50%
Fats 33.7g 5.85g 43%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.429g 41%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.46mg 40%
Potassium 407mg 1724mg 39%
Magnesium 110mg 264mg 37%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Zinc 3.94mg 1.09mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 17%
Saturated fat 4.678g 1.586g 14%
Calories 522kcal 310kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.267mg 10%
Phosphorus 308mg 252mg 8%
Protein 15.5g 11.43g 8%
Carbs 47.4g 65.37g 6%
Folate 75µg 93µg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Calcium 78mg 111mg 3%
Selenium 4.7µg 5.6µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.115mg 1%
Fiber 4.1g 3.9g 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Sodium 156mg 148mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.092g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.