Potato vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potatoes and candy bar different?
- Potatoes are higher in vitamin C; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11746% higher.
- Potatoes have less saturated fat.
- Candy bar has a lower glycemic index (51) than potatoes (86).
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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 less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +378.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +603.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1213.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +440.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +521.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1075% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +646.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51242.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +143% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +4853.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +656.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37344.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +171% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +835950% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25257.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 153mg | 11746% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.774mg | 74% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 10.65g | 71% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 33.7g | 52% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 1.243mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 7.922mg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 16.721g | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 308mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 3.94mg | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 4.1mg | 27% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 15.5g | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 522kcal | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 4.678g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 110mg | 21% |
| Folate | 15µg | 75µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.83mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 47.4g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 4.1g | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 4.7µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 78mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 156mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 29.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.97mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 407mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.385mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
17%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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)