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

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The main differences between Candy bar and White chocolate

  • Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin E, and Phosphorus, yet White chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11765% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 155 times more Manganese than White chocolate. Candy bar contains 1.243mg of Manganese, while White chocolate contains 0.008mg.
  • Candy bar contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +816.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.3%
Contains more IronIron +304.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1190%
Contains more ZincZinc +432.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15437.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.3%
~equal in Selenium ~4.5µg

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 1.7% 1.8% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +327.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +963.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273114.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~29.5mg

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.1%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25%
~equal in Fats ~32.09g

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +951.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar White chocolate Opinion
Calories 522kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Protein 15.5g 5.87g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 32.09g Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Net carbs 43.3g 59.04g White chocolate
Carbs 47.4g 59.24g White chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 12mg Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 199mg White chocolate
Potassium 407mg 286mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.24mg Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 59g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 0.2g Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.06mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.74mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 176mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 90mg White chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU White chocolate
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.96mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.008mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 4.5µg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.063mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.745mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.608mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.056mg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 9.1µg White chocolate
Folate 75µg 7µg Candy bar
Choline 29.4mg 29.5mg White chocolate
Saturated Fat 4.678g 19.412g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 9.097g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.013g 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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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.734g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.