Macadamia vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are macadamia and candy bar different?
- Macadamia is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, iron, and fiber, while candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
- Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11748% more than macadamia.
- Macadamia contains 12 times more vitamin B1 than candy bar. Macadamia contains 1.195mg of vitamin B1, while candy bar contains 0.1mg.
- Candy bar is lower in saturated fat.
- Candy bar has a higher glycemic index (51) than macadamia (10).
Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Candies, peanut bar types were 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 | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +280.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +232.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +203.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1095% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +659.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +220.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55536.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +581.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +124.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +243% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +252.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +609.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 153mg | 11748% |
| Manganese | 4.131mg | 1.243mg | 126% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 58.877g | 16.721g | 105% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 0.1mg | 91% |
| Fats | 75.77g | 33.7g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 10.65g | 61% |
| Saturated fat | 12.061g | 4.678g | 34% |
| Iron | 3.69mg | 0.97mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 7.922mg | 34% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4.1mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 3.94mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 4.1g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 308mg | 17% |
| Folate | 11µg | 75µg | 16% |
| Protein | 7.91g | 15.5g | 15% |
| Carbs | 13.82g | 47.4g | 11% |
| Calories | 718kcal | 522kcal | 10% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 156mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 110mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 4.7µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.756mg | 0.774mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 0.83mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 407mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.22g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.385mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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
40%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.