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Candy bar vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between candy bar and waffle

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus, yet waffle is richer in selenium and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11765% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 12 times more copper than waffle. Candy bar contains 0.774mg of copper, while waffle contains 0.062mg.
  • Candy bar has a lower glycemic index than waffle.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +478.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156%
Contains more CopperCopper +1148.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +479.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +369.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.9%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +883%

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%
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273114.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +63%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.2%
Contains more FatsFats +139%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2525%
Contains more OtherOther +72.2%

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
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +374.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Waffle DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.056mg 11765%
Copper 0.774mg 0.062mg 79%
Selenium 4.7µg 46.2µg 75%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.265mg 43%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 2.073mg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 3.521g 33%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.68mg 30%
Fats 33.7g 14.1g 30%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 6.785g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Magnesium 110mg 19mg 22%
Calcium 78mg 255mg 18%
Phosphorus 308mg 190mg 17%
Iron 0.97mg 2.31mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.347mg 16%
Sodium 156mg 511mg 15%
Protein 15.5g 7.9g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.263mg 14%
Calories 522kcal 291kcal 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Saturated fat 4.678g 2.866g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Potassium 407mg 159mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.485mg 7%
Folate 75µg 46µg 7%
Carbs 47.4g 32.9g 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.812g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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.
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.