Cereal vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cereal and candy bar
- Cereal is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin C, and zinc, yet candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, and phosphorus.
- Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11309% more than cereal.
- The glycemic index of candy bar is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Candies, peanut bar.
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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 IronIron | +3411.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +478.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +680% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +287.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +465% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6188% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2664.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +273.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5025% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +267.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2456% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +136.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3020.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8096.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2908.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 153mg | 11309% |
| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.1mg | 516% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 0.97mg | 414% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.14mg | 287% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 7.922mg | 136% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 0µg | 90% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.774mg | 71% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 10.65g | 69% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 33.7g | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0mg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 16.721g | 41% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 3.94mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 308mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 156mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 4.1mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 110mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 1.243mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 4.678g | 20% |
| Folate | 75µg | 19% | |
| Protein | 6.06g | 15.5g | 19% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 47.4g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.83mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 4.1g | 11% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 407mg | 9% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 522kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 78mg | 7% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 4.7µg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.385mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
371%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.418g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 639mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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