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Candy bar vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between candy bar and vermicelli

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin E, and folate, while vermicelli has more copper, selenium, and choline.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11769% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in vermicelli is lower.
  • Vermicelli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of vermicelli is 35, while the glycemic index of candy bar is 51.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1440%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +86.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +474.5%
~equal in Zinc ~4.24mg

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% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +703.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +502%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15400%
Contains more FatsFats +33600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.7%
Contains more WaterWater +643.8%
Contains more OtherOther +210%

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
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +128523.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25875.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Vermicelli DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0mg 11769%
Copper 0.774mg 1.916mg 127%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.041g 71%
Manganese 1.243mg 54%
Fats 33.7g 0.1g 52%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.013g 42%
Phosphorus 308mg 20mg 41%
Selenium 4.7µg 27µg 41%
Protein 15.5g 0.1g 31%
Choline 29.4mg 177mg 27%
Magnesium 110mg 2mg 26%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.51mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.014g 21%
Folate 75µg 0µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 17%
Potassium 407mg 3mg 12%
Carbs 47.4g 82.32g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0mg 11%
Iron 0.97mg 1.81mg 11%
Calories 522kcal 331kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Sodium 156mg 4mg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 3.8µg 3%
Zinc 3.94mg 4.24mg 3%
Calcium 78mg 55mg 2%
Fiber 4.1g 3.9g 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 78.42g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 17.44g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Vermicelli
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
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.