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Candy bar vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between candy bar and sugar substitute?

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B5, and fiber, while sugar substitute is higher in calcium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11768% higher.
  • Sugar substitute has 111 times less copper than candy bar. Candy bar has 0.774mg of copper, while sugar substitute has 0.007mg.
  • Candy bar is lower in sodium.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index (51) than sugar substitute (40).

We used Candies, peanut bar and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types in this comparison.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +943.6%
Contains more IronIron +506.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +10957.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +9750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3750%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1026.9%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1019900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +652.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.8%
Contains more WaterWater +471.3%
Contains more OtherOther +123.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.015mg 11768%
Copper 0.774mg 0.007mg 85%
Calcium 78mg 879mg 80%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 71%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.022mg 53%
Fats 33.7g 0g 52%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 50%
Phosphorus 308mg 8mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 42%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.04mg 35%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Protein 15.5g 2.06g 27%
Magnesium 110mg 6mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.678g 21%
Folate 75µg 19%
Sodium 156mg 572mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.08mg 15%
Fiber 4.1g 0.6g 14%
Carbs 47.4g 84.77g 12%
Potassium 407mg 39mg 11%
Iron 0.97mg 0.16mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.015mg 10%
Selenium 4.7µg 9%
Calories 522kcal 347kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.015mg 7%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 4.03g N/A
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.