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Candy bar vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between candy bar and chinook salmon?

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, zinc, fiber, and folate, yet chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11734% more.
  • The glycemic index of chinook salmon is lower.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types 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.
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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1360.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +603.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6442.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +895.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.91mg

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33016.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.154mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +151.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-138.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.9%
Contains more WaterWater +4000%

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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +191.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +300.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.3%

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 Chinook salmon
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.462mg 11734%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg 120%
Copper 0.774mg 0.053mg 80%
Selenium 4.7µg 46.8µg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 2.662g 53%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.019mg 53%
Fats 33.7g 13.38g 31%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.56mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 5.742g 27%
Protein 15.5g 25.72g 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Carbs 47.4g 0g 16%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Calories 522kcal 231kcal 15%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 10.045mg 13%
Folate 75µg 35µg 10%
Phosphorus 308mg 371mg 9%
Saturated fat 4.678g 3.214g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.044mg 5%
Calcium 78mg 28mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Sodium 156mg 60mg 4%
Potassium 407mg 505mg 3%
Magnesium 110mg 122mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.154mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.865mg 1%
Iron 0.97mg 0.91mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 0g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.464g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.