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Candy bar vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between candy bar and chuck steak?

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin E, magnesium, and vitamin B3, yet chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11741% more.
  • Candy bar has 104 times more manganese than chuck steak. While candy bar has 1.243mg of manganese, chuck steak has only 0.012mg.
  • The glycemic index of chuck steak is lower.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +387.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +905.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10258.3%
Contains more IronIron +152.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +485.1%

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.
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 0% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40918.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +168.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.752mg

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +71.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1025%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.2%
Contains more WaterWater +3351.3%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1214.8%

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 Chuck steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.373mg 11741%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Copper 0.774mg 0.077mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.81g 66%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.012mg 54%
Zinc 3.94mg 8.68mg 43%
Selenium 4.7µg 27.5µg 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.1mg 27%
Fats 33.7g 19.64g 22%
Magnesium 110mg 22mg 21%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 4.663mg 20%
Protein 15.5g 24.98g 19%
Iron 0.97mg 2.45mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.678g 8.66g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 9.457g 18%
Folate 75µg 6µg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Phosphorus 308mg 193mg 16%
Carbs 47.4g 0g 16%
Calories 522kcal 277kcal 12%
Choline 29.4mg 79mg 9%
Calcium 78mg 16mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.191mg 4%
Sodium 156mg 71mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.066mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.752mg 2%
Potassium 407mg 325mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 0g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.982g)
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?
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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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.