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Candy bar vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Candy bar and Spread

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Folate, however, Spread is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Candy bar covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11760% more than Spread.
  • Spread has 48 times less Manganese than Candy bar. Candy bar has 1.243mg of Manganese, while Spread has 0.026mg.
  • Candy bar contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.

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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 +550%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1275%
Contains more Phosphorus +422%
Contains more Potassium +270%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +286.3%
Contains more Copper +495.4%
Contains more Manganese +4680.8%
Contains more Selenium +106.4%
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 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1275%
Contains more Phosphorus +422%
Contains more Potassium +270%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +286.3%
Contains more Copper +495.4%
Contains more Manganese +4680.8%
Contains more Selenium +106.4%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin E +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127400%
Contains more Folate +3650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.134
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 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127400%
Contains more Folate +3650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.134

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +102.3%
Contains more Fats +94.3%
Contains more Carbs +297%
Contains more Water +3667.5%
Contains more Other +54.4%
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% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Protein +102.3%
Contains more Fats +94.3%
Contains more Carbs +297%
Contains more Water +3667.5%
Contains more Other +54.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315.2%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Spread Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 11.74g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 7.66g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 17.34g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 11.94g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 235kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 0g Spread
Fiber 4.1g 0.2g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 12mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.79mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 8mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 59mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 110mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 1013mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 1.02mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.13mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.026mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 9.7µg Spread
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Spread
Vitamin E 4.1mg 1.74mg Candy bar
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.172mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.134mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.73mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.43mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.12mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 2µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.082mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.334mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.334mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.6mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0.185mg 0.196mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.301mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.356mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.279mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 38mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 5.977g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 7.584g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 2.565g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.299g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.