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Cheese vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheese and candy bar?

  • Cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A, while candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, and vitamin B3.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11764% higher.
  • Candy bar is lower in cholesterol.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index (51) than cheese (0).

We used Cheese, cheddar and Candies, peanut bar 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.
Cheese
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +810.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +506.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +307.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +435.5%
Contains more IronIron +592.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2480%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4503.7%
~equal in Zinc ~3.94mg

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.
Cheese
5
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +477.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13327.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +231718.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2213.8%
Contains more OtherOther +106.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1434%
~equal in Fats ~33.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
0
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +649.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 153mg 11764%
Copper 0.03mg 0.774mg 83%
Saturated fat 18.867g 4.678g 64%
Calcium 710mg 78mg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 10.65g 62%
Manganese 0.027mg 1.243mg 53%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 7.922mg 49%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Selenium 28.5µg 4.7µg 43%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 4.1mg 23%
Sodium 653mg 156mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.14mg 22%
Phosphorus 455mg 308mg 21%
Magnesium 27mg 110mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 16.721g 19%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Protein 22.87g 15.5g 15%
Carbs 3.09g 47.4g 15%
Folate 27µg 75µg 12%
Iron 0.14mg 0.97mg 10%
Potassium 76mg 407mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.83mg 8%
Calories 404kcal 522kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 3.64mg 3.94mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Choline 16.5mg 29.4mg 2%
Fats 33.31g 33.7g 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 42.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.385mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese Candy bar
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
35%
Cheese
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 497mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.189g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.