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Yogurt vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between yogurt and candy bar

  • Yogurt has more vitamin B12; however, candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin E, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11764% more than yogurt.
  • Yogurt has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of candy bar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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.
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
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 +41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.7%
Contains more IronIron +1285.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4452.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +657.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13711.1%

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.
Yogurt
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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% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3708.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242757.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +971.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +94.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +5218.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.1%
Contains more FatsFats +8541%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1216.7%
Contains more OtherOther +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 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 -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31449.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88650%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 153mg 11764%
Copper 0.017mg 0.774mg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 10.65g 71%
Manganese 0.009mg 1.243mg 54%
Fats 0.39g 33.7g 51%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 7.922mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 16.721g 42%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg 31%
Zinc 0.52mg 3.94mg 31%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 4.1mg 27%
Phosphorus 135mg 308mg 25%
Magnesium 11mg 110mg 24%
Calories 59kcal 522kcal 23%
Saturated fat 0.117g 4.678g 21%
Folate 7µg 75µg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Carbs 3.6g 47.4g 15%
Protein 10.19g 15.5g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.14mg 11%
Iron 0.07mg 0.97mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.83mg 10%
Selenium 9.7µg 4.7µg 9%
Potassium 141mg 407mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.1mg 6%
Sodium 36mg 156mg 5%
Choline 15.1mg 29.4mg 3%
Calcium 110mg 78mg 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 3.6g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 3.24g 42.22g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.006g 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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.561g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.