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Patty vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between patty and candy bar

  • Patty is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11753% higher.
  • Candy bar contains less cholesterol.
  • Patty has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw 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.
Patty
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
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 IronIron +99%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +511.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1014.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +960.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7211.8%
~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.
Patty
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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% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71395.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Patty
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15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 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 WaterWater +3945%
Contains more OtherOther +175.6%
Contains more FatsFats +114.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~15.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Patty
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 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 -26.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1556.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Patty Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.214mg 153mg 11753%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0µg 85%
Copper 0.073mg 0.774mg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.643g 10.65g 67%
Manganese 0.017mg 1.243mg 53%
Fats 15.69g 33.7g 28%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 7.922mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 6.861g 16.721g 25%
Phosphorus 145mg 308mg 23%
Magnesium 18mg 110mg 22%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Selenium 14.8µg 4.7µg 18%
Folate 6µg 75µg 17%
Calories 204kcal 522kcal 16%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Carbs 0g 47.4g 16%
Iron 1.93mg 0.97mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.83mg 10%
Saturated fat 6.333g 4.678g 8%
Calcium 7mg 78mg 7%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.1mg 5%
Sodium 74mg 156mg 4%
Potassium 269mg 407mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.14mg 2%
Protein 14.63g 15.5g 2%
Zinc 4.12mg 3.94mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Patty 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
34%
Patty
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Patty
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.655g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.