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Candy bar vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Candy bar and Walnut

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Zinc, however, Walnut has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11728% more.
  • Candy bar has 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Walnut. Candy bar has 7.922mg of Vitamin B3, while Walnut has 1.125mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Nuts, walnuts, english.

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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 Zinc +27.5%
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +43.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +104.9%
Contains more Manganese +174.7%
Equal in Potassium - 441
Equal in Selenium - 4.9
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 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Zinc +27.5%
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +43.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +104.9%
Contains more Manganese +174.7%
Equal in Potassium - 441
Equal in Selenium - 4.9

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.
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Walnut
Contains more Vitamin E +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +604.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28391.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241%
Contains more Folate +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
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 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +604.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28391.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241%
Contains more Folate +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +245.7%
Contains more Fats +93.5%
Contains more Water +154.4%
Equal in Protein - 15.23
Equal in Other - 1.78
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Carbs +245.7%
Contains more Fats +93.5%
Contains more Water +154.4%
Equal in Protein - 15.23
Equal in Other - 1.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.9%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 7.01g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 15.23g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 47.4g 13.71g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 42.22g 2.61g Walnut
Fiber 4.1g 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 78mg 98mg Walnut
Iron 0.97mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 110mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 308mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 407mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 156mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 3.94mg 3.09mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 1.243mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 4.7µg 4.9µg Walnut
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.7mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.15mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.125mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.57mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.537mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin K 0µg 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.52mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 0.986mg 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.545mg 0.424mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.711mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.385mg 0.391mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 4.678g 6.126g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 8.933g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Walnut
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%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.