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Candy bar vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between candy bar and bockwurst

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin E, and magnesium; however, bockwurst is higher in vitamin K and vitamin B12.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11740% more than bockwurst.
  • Candy bar has 11 times more vitamin E than bockwurst. While candy bar has 4.1mg of vitamin E, bockwurst has only 0.38mg.
  • Candy bar has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of candy bar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, peanut bar and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +323.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +674%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +626.9%
Contains more IronIron +18.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140.4%

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.
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%
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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +978.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40376.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.891mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +30.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1506.8%
Contains more WaterWater +3304.4%
Contains more OtherOther +48.9%
~equal in Protein ~14.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +357.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.378mg 11740%
Copper 0.774mg 0.1mg 75%
Vitamin K 0µg 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 153mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 2.328g 55%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.171mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.86µg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Sodium 156mg 756mg 26%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.38mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.678g 10.256g 25%
Magnesium 110mg 26mg 20%
Phosphorus 308mg 169mg 20%
Zinc 3.94mg 2.07mg 17%
Carbs 47.4g 2.95g 15%
Folate 75µg 17µg 15%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 5.616mg 14%
Selenium 4.7µg 11.3µg 12%
Fiber 4.1g 1g 12%
Fats 33.7g 25.87g 12%
Calories 522kcal 301kcal 11%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 13.138g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.193mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.233mg 7%
Potassium 407mg 270mg 4%
Calcium 78mg 41mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Choline 29.4mg 46.4mg 3%
Protein 15.5g 14.03g 3%
Iron 0.97mg 1.15mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.891mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 1.33g N/A
Threonine 0.52mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Bockwurst
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
2748%
Candy bar
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.578g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst 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
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.