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Goat cheese vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between goat cheese and candy bar

  • Goat cheese is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin A, yet candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin E, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11765% higher.
  • Candy bar contains less cholesterol.
  • Goat cheese has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, goat, semisoft type 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 89% 14% 61% 188% 18% 161% 54% 12% 21%
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 +282.1%
Contains more IronIron +67%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +279.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +497%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1236.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.7%

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.
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% 136% 5.2% 7.5% 18% 156% 22% 11% 14% 28% 6.3% 1.5% 8.4%
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 +382.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +590.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254900%
Contains more FolateFolate +3650%
Contains more CholineCholine +90.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 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 +39.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2745%
Contains more OtherOther +63.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 24% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.709 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 -77.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +145.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1402.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Goat 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 Goat cheese Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 153mg 11765%
Saturated fat 20.639g 4.678g 73%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.709g 10.65g 66%
Manganese 0.093mg 1.243mg 50%
Vitamin A 407µg 0µg 45%
Vitamin B3 1.148mg 7.922mg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.676mg 0.14mg 41%
Zinc 0.66mg 3.94mg 30%
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 4.1mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 6.808g 16.721g 25%
Copper 0.564mg 0.774mg 23%
Calcium 298mg 78mg 22%
Magnesium 29mg 110mg 19%
Folate 2µg 75µg 18%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Carbs 0.12g 47.4g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.83mg 13%
Protein 21.58g 15.5g 12%
Sodium 415mg 156mg 11%
Phosphorus 375mg 308mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Calories 364kcal 522kcal 8%
Iron 1.62mg 0.97mg 8%
Potassium 158mg 407mg 7%
Fats 29.84g 33.7g 6%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 29.4mg 3%
Selenium 3.8µg 4.7µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.1mg 2%
Net carbs 0.12g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.227mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.805mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.893mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.549mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.575mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.859mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 1.485mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.589mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goat 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
32%
Goat cheese
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Goat cheese
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.961g)
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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.