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Candy bar vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Candy bar and Soy sauce

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Folate, and Fiber in Candy bar is higher than in Soy sauce.
  • Candy bar covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11758% more than Soy sauce.
  • Soy sauce contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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 +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +48.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +352.9%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +22.1%
Contains more Selenium +840%
Contains more Iron +49.5%
Equal in Potassium - 435
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 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +48.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +352.9%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +22.1%
Contains more Selenium +840%
Contains more Iron +49.5%
Equal in Potassium - 435

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103278.4%
Contains more Folate +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.9%
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% 0% 0% 0% 9% 39% 42% 18% 35% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103278.4%
Contains more Folate +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +90.4%
Contains more Fats +5812.3%
Contains more Carbs +861.5%
Contains more Water +4346.9%
Contains more Other +745%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more Protein +90.4%
Contains more Fats +5812.3%
Contains more Carbs +861.5%
Contains more Water +4346.9%
Contains more Other +745%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18901.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3949.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18901.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3949.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

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 Soy sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Soy sauce Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 4.13g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 8.14g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 0.57g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 4.93g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 53kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 0.4g Soy sauce
Fiber 4.1g 0.8g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 33mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 1.45mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 110mg 74mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 166mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 435mg Soy sauce
Sodium 156mg 5493mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.87mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.043mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 1.018mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 0.5µg Candy bar
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.033mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.165mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 2.196mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.297mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.148mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 14µg Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.096mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.271mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.318mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.537mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.381mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.097mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.353mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.332mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.174mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0.073g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0.088g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.263g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.605g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 5337mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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 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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.