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Candy bar vs. Winged bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between candy bar and winged bean?

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B5, while winged bean is higher in copper and vitamin B1.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11763% higher.
  • Winged bean has 21 times less saturated fat than candy bar. Candy bar has 4.678g of saturated fat, while winged bean has 0.222g.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index (51) than winged bean (32).

We used Candies, peanut bar and Winged bean tuber, raw 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 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +358.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +584.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +571.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44%
Contains more IronIron +106.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.6%

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% 0% 0% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +383%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +615.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203900%
Contains more FolateFolate +294.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +279%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.149mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3644.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3487.5%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%

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
35% 37% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.174 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7045.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6020.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%

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 Winged bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Winged bean DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.075mg 11763%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.174g 70%
Copper 0.774mg 1.386mg 68%
Fats 33.7g 0.9g 50%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.234g 41%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.64mg 39%
Phosphorus 308mg 45mg 38%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.532mg 31%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.379mg 23%
Zinc 3.94mg 1.39mg 23%
Magnesium 110mg 24mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.222g 20%
Calories 522kcal 148kcal 19%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Folate 75µg 19µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.116mg 14%
Iron 0.97mg 2mg 13%
Protein 15.5g 11.6g 8%
Selenium 4.7µg 0.7µg 7%
Carbs 47.4g 28.1g 6%
Sodium 156mg 35mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Calcium 78mg 30mg 5%
Potassium 407mg 586mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.149mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 28.1g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.451mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.425mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.64mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.592mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.143mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.599mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.241mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Winged bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
15%
Winged bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
75%
Winged bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winged bean
Winged bean contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.456g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.