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Candy bar vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Candy bar and Truffle

  • Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Truffle is higher in Fiber, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Candy bar covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11761% more than Truffle.
  • Candy bar contains 4 times more Copper than Truffle. While Candy bar contains 0.774mg of Copper, Truffle contains only 0.183mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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 Magnesium +32.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.4%
Contains more Zinc +198.5%
Contains more Copper +323%
Contains more Calcium +103.8%
Contains more Iron +506.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Manganese +57%
Contains more Selenium +823.4%
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 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains more Magnesium +32.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.4%
Contains more Zinc +198.5%
Contains more Copper +323%
Contains more Calcium +103.8%
Contains more Iron +506.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Manganese +57%
Contains more Selenium +823.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136507.1%
Contains more Folate +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502.9%
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% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136507.1%
Contains more Folate +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Contains more Fats +4516.4%
Contains more Carbs +54%
Contains more Water +825%
Contains more Other +22.8%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Contains more Fats +4516.4%
Contains more Carbs +54%
Contains more Water +825%
Contains more Other +22.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 2.91g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 9.25g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 0.73g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 522kcal 284kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g Truffle
Fiber 4.1g 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 78mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 0.97mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 110mg 83mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 184mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 156mg 35mg Truffle
Zinc 3.94mg 1.32mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.183mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 4.7µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.015mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 6.267mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.481mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.112mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 38µg Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Truffle
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
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.