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Candy bar vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Candy bar and Yogurt

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Yogurt is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11764% more than Yogurt.
  • Candy bar has 410 times more Vitamin E than Yogurt. While Candy bar has 4.1mg of Vitamin E , Yogurt has only 0.01mg.
  • Yogurt has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, peanut bar and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.

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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.
Contains more Iron +1285.7%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.1%
Contains more Potassium +188.7%
Contains more Zinc +657.7%
Contains more Copper +4452.9%
Contains more Manganese +13711.1%
Contains more Calcium +41%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Selenium +106.4%
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 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Contains more Iron +1285.7%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.1%
Contains more Potassium +188.7%
Contains more Zinc +657.7%
Contains more Copper +4452.9%
Contains more Manganese +13711.1%
Contains more Calcium +41%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Selenium +106.4%

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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Yogurt
Contains more Vitamin E +40900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3708.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242757.1%
Contains more Folate +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.6%
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% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +40900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3708.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242757.1%
Contains more Folate +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Contains more Fats +8541%
Contains more Carbs +1216.7%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Water +5218.8%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Contains more Fats +8541%
Contains more Carbs +1216.7%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Water +5218.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31449.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88650%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31449.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88650%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

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 Yogurt
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 Yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 3.6g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 10.19g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 0.39g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 3.6g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 59kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 3.24g Yogurt
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 110mg Yogurt
Iron 0.97mg 0.07mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 11mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 135mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 141mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 36mg Yogurt
Zinc 3.94mg 0.52mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.017mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.009mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 9.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.01mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.023mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.208mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.331mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.063mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 7µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg Yogurt
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
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Candy bar
Trans Fat 0.006g Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0.117g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0.053g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.012g Candy bar
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Yogurt
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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.561g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.