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Candy bar vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between candy bar and white bread?

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and magnesium, while white bread is higher in vitamin B1, iron, and selenium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11763% higher.
  • White bread has 19 times less vitamin E than candy bar. Candy bar has 4.1mg of vitamin E, while white bread has 0.22mg.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index (73) than candy bar (51).

We used Candies, peanut bar and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types in this comparison.

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223%
Contains more CopperCopper +666.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +432.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +131.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.6%
Contains more IronIron +272.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +368.1%

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175762.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +48%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.1%
Contains more FatsFats +912%
Contains more WaterWater +2176.3%
~equal in Carbs ~49.42g
~equal in Other ~1.98g

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2691.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +564.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar White bread DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.087mg 11763%
Copper 0.774mg 0.101mg 75%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.602g 60%
Fats 33.7g 3.33g 47%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.599g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.533mg 36%
Iron 0.97mg 3.61mg 33%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.536mg 31%
Selenium 4.7µg 22µg 31%
Phosphorus 308mg 98mg 30%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.74mg 29%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.22mg 26%
Magnesium 110mg 23mg 21%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 4.78mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.698g 18%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Sodium 156mg 490mg 15%
Calories 522kcal 266kcal 13%
Protein 15.5g 8.85g 13%
Folate 75µg 111µg 9%
Potassium 407mg 126mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.243mg 8%
Calcium 78mg 144mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.536mg 6%
Fiber 4.1g 2.7g 6%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Choline 29.4mg 14.6mg 3%
Carbs 47.4g 49.42g 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 46.72g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 5.67g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar White bread
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
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.