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Candy bar vs. Whatchamacallit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Candy bar and Whatchamacallit different?

  • Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin E, however, Whatchamacallit is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11766% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 9 times more Zinc than Whatchamacallit. While Candy bar contains 3.94mg of Zinc, Whatchamacallit contains only 0.43mg.
  • Candy bar has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, peanut bar and Candies, WHATCHAMACALLIT Candy Bar are the varieties used in this article.

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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 20% 35% 27% 42% 40% 12% 59% 39% 43% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +292.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +545%
Contains more ZincZinc +816.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +276.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +571.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.3%
Contains more IronIron +16.5%

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 3% 8% 25% 0% 28% 48% 46% 16% 9.2% 46% 11% 14% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +220.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +382400%
Contains more FolateFolate +316.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.11mg

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
8% 24% 63% 3% 2%
Protein: 8.04 g
Fats: 23.68 g
Carbs: 63.23 g
Water: 3.04 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.8%
Contains more FatsFats +42.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.4%
Contains more WaterWater +90%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%

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
79% 17% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +342.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1183.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Whatchamacallit Opinion
Calories 522kcal 494kcal Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 8.04g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 23.68g Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Whatchamacallit
Net carbs 43.3g 61.33g Whatchamacallit
Carbs 47.4g 63.23g Whatchamacallit
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 28mg Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 118mg Whatchamacallit
Potassium 407mg 303mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 1.13mg Whatchamacallit
Sugar 42.22g 48.86g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 1.9g Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.12mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.43mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 138mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 299mg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 134IU Whatchamacallit
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin E 4.1mg 1.27mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.33mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 0.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.11mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.21mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 2.47mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.26mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.04mg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.37µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg Whatchamacallit
Folate 75µg 18µg Candy bar
Trans Fat 0.12g Candy bar
Choline 29.4mg 25mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 17.04g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 3.78g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.83g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Whatchamacallit
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
21%
Whatchamacallit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
32%
Whatchamacallit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.362g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Whatchamacallit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168770/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.