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Candy bar vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Candy bar and Whey

  • Whey contains less Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Folate than Candy bar.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11767% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Whey is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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.
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Whey
Contains more Calcium +66%
Contains more Iron +1516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1275%
Contains more Phosphorus +569.6%
Contains more Potassium +152.8%
Contains more Zinc +2930.8%
Contains more Copper +19250%
Contains more Manganese +124200%
Contains more Selenium +147.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
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 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +66%
Contains more Iron +1516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1275%
Contains more Phosphorus +569.6%
Contains more Potassium +152.8%
Contains more Zinc +2930.8%
Contains more Copper +19250%
Contains more Manganese +124200%
Contains more Selenium +147.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%

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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Whey
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10605.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +493448.4%
Contains more Folate +7400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10605.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +493448.4%
Contains more Folate +7400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Protein +1723.5%
Contains more Fats +9261.1%
Contains more Carbs +822.2%
Contains more Other +239.6%
Contains more Water +5720%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +1723.5%
Contains more Fats +9261.1%
Contains more Carbs +822.2%
Contains more Other +239.6%
Contains more Water +5720%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16621%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96718.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16621%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96718.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Whey Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 5.14g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 0.85g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 0.36g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 5.14g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 27kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 5.14g Whey
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 47mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.06mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 8mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 46mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 161mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 3.94mg 0.13mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.004mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.001mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 1.9µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Whey
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.036mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.074mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.383mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.031mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 1µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.013mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.054mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.047mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.078mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.068mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.016mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.027mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.046mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.016mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0.1g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.011g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.