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Toffee vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Toffee and Candy bar

  • Toffee has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11769% more than Toffee.
  • Candy bar contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Calcium +129.4%
Contains more Iron +3133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2650%
Contains more Phosphorus +862.5%
Contains more Potassium +698%
Contains more Zinc +3183.3%
Contains more Copper +25700%
Contains more Manganese +62050%
Contains more Selenium +487.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Calcium +129.4%
Contains more Iron +3133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2650%
Contains more Phosphorus +862.5%
Contains more Potassium +698%
Contains more Zinc +3183.3%
Contains more Copper +25700%
Contains more Manganese +62050%
Contains more Selenium +487.5%

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.
Toffee
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +519.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1699900%
Contains more Folate +3650%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +519.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1699900%
Contains more Folate +3650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +36.5%
Contains more Protein +1348.6%
Contains more Water +190.9%
Contains more Other +97.8%
Equal in Fats - 33.7
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 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 Carbs +36.5%
Contains more Protein +1348.6%
Contains more Water +190.9%
Contains more Other +97.8%
Equal in Fats - 33.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +771.5%
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +771.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 64.72g 43.3g Toffee
Protein 1.07g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 32.75g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 64.72g 47.4g Toffee
Calories 560kcal 522kcal Toffee
Sugar 63.47g 42.22g Candy bar
Fiber 0g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 34mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 0.03mg 0.97mg Candy bar
Magnesium 4mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 32mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 51mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 135mg 156mg Toffee
Zinc 0.12mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.003mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.002mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 0.8µg 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 1152IU 0IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 319µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 2µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Toffee
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Candy bar
Trans Fat 0.674g Candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.565g 4.678g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 10.65g Candy bar
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Toffee Candy bar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
12%
Toffee
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.25g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.887g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.