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Candy bar vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Candy bar and Zucchini

  • Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Magnesium, yet Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11757% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 56 times more Saturated Fat than Zucchini. Candy bar contains 4.678g of Saturated Fat, while Zucchini contains 0.084g.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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 Calcium +387.5%
Contains more Iron +162.2%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +710.5%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +1131.3%
Contains more Copper +1360.4%
Contains more Manganese +602.3%
Contains more Selenium +2250%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +387.5%
Contains more Iron +162.2%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +710.5%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +1131.3%
Contains more Copper +1360.4%
Contains more Manganese +602.3%
Contains more Selenium +2250%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +3316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1656.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93765%
Contains more Folate +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +3316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1656.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93765%
Contains more Folate +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1181%
Contains more Fats +10431.3%
Contains more Carbs +1424.1%
Contains more Other +215.8%
Contains more Water +5824.4%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +1181%
Contains more Fats +10431.3%
Contains more Carbs +1424.1%
Contains more Other +215.8%
Contains more Water +5824.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151909.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11603.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151909.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11603.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

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 Zucchini
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 Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 2.11g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 1.21g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 0.32g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 3.11g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 17kcal Candy bar
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 42.22g 2.5g Zucchini
Fiber 4.1g 1g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 16mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.37mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 18mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 38mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 261mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 3.94mg 0.32mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.053mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.177mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 0.2µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.12mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.045mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.094mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.451mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.204mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.163mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 24µg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.01mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.029mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.044mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.071mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.067mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.018mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.043mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.054mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.026mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0.084g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0.011g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.091g Candy bar
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.