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Egg vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Egg and Candy bar?

  • Egg is richer in Copper, Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11760% higher.

We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
4
:
Contains more Iron +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Contains more Copper +158.4%
Contains more Selenium +555.3%
Contains more Calcium +56%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.1%
Contains more Potassium +223%
Contains more Zinc +275.2%
Contains more Manganese +4680.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Iron +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Contains more Copper +158.4%
Contains more Selenium +555.3%
Contains more Calcium +56%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.1%
Contains more Potassium +223%
Contains more Zinc +275.2%
Contains more Manganese +4680.8%

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.
Egg
6
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12278.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126346.3%
Contains more Folate +70.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12278.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126346.3%
Contains more Folate +70.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
1
:
Contains more Water +4563.8%
Contains more Protein +23.2%
Contains more Fats +217.6%
Contains more Carbs +4132.1%
Contains more Other +68.2%
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 Water +4563.8%
Contains more Protein +23.2%
Contains more Fats +217.6%
Contains more Carbs +4132.1%
Contains more Other +68.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +310.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +653.2%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +310.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +653.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg Candy bar
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 Egg Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 12.58g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 10.61g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 1.12g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 155kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 1.12g 42.22g Egg
Fiber 0g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 50mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 1.19mg 0.97mg Egg
Magnesium 10mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 172mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 126mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 124mg 156mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 2mg 0.774mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 30.8µg 4.7µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 0IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.14mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.83mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 44µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.149mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg 0.52mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.534mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg 0.986mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg 0.545mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg 0.185mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.767mg 0.638mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg 0.385mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 3.267g 4.678g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg Candy bar
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
45%
Egg
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.