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Candy bar vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between candy bar and sweet roll

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium; however, sweet roll is higher in selenium and vitamin B1.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11761% more than sweet roll.
  • Candy bar has 9 times more copper than sweet roll. While candy bar has 0.774mg of copper, sweet roll has only 0.088mg.
  • The glycemic index of candy bar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, peanut bar and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +547.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +779.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +567.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +314.3%
Contains more IronIron +64.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +261.7%
~equal in Calcium ~72mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +106%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142890.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~72µg

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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150%
Contains more FatsFats +105.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1450%
~equal in Carbs ~50.9g
~equal in Other ~1.7g

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +248.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.2%

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 Sweet roll
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Sweet roll DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.107mg 11761%
Copper 0.774mg 0.088mg 76%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.3mg 41%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 2.384mg 35%
Phosphorus 308mg 76mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 4.797g 30%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.59mg 30%
Fats 33.7g 16.4g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Magnesium 110mg 17mg 22%
Selenium 4.7µg 17µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 7.473g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.324mg 19%
Protein 15.5g 6.2g 19%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 1.99mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.265mg 10%
Potassium 407mg 111mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.406mg 8%
Calories 522kcal 372kcal 8%
Iron 0.97mg 1.6mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg 7%
Fiber 4.1g 2.4g 7%
Saturated fat 4.678g 3.079g 7%
Sodium 156mg 304mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.4µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Choline 29.4mg 41.3mg 2%
Calcium 78mg 72mg 1%
Carbs 47.4g 50.9g 1%
Folate 75µg 72µg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 31.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.