Chocolate vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate and candy bar different?
- Chocolate is higher in iron, copper, and fiber; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin E, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11766% higher.
- Chocolate contains 8 times more iron than candy bar. While chocolate contains 8.02mg of iron, candy bar contains only 0.97mg.
- Candy bar has less saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index (23) than candy bar (51).
Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Candies, peanut bar are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +726.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +659.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +992.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +179.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +364185.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +217.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +875.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 153mg | 11766% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.97mg | 88% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 10.65g | 64% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 4.678g | 63% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 7.922mg | 45% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.774mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4.1mg | 24% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 15.5g | 21% |
| Folate | 75µg | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 16.721g | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 3.94mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 308mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 4.1g | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.83mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 110mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 1.243mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 156mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 47.4g | 5% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 559mg | 407mg | 4% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 33.7g | 4% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 4.7µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 522kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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
9%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.841g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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