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.
- Candy bar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of candy bar is 51, while the glycemic index of spread is 0.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1275% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +270% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +495.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +286.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +422% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4680.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +135.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +357.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3650% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +111.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +297% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3667.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +120.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.12mg | 11760% |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 0.13mg | 72% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 2.565g | 54% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 0.026mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.12µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 1.73mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 1013mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 59mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 1.02mg | 27% |
| Fats | 33.7g | 17.34g | 25% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 8mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 7.584g | 23% |
| Folate | 75µg | 2µg | 18% |
| Protein | 15.5g | 7.66g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 1.74mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0.2g | 16% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 235kcal | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 38mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 11.94g | 12% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 9.7µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 110mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.43mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 5.977g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.172mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 62.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.79mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.299g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.