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Candy bar vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are candy bar and club sandwich different?

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, zinc, vitamin E, magnesium, and vitamin B3, while club sandwich is higher in selenium and vitamin B12.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11746% more than club sandwich.
  • Candy bar contains 9 times more copper than club sandwich. Candy bar contains 0.774mg of copper, while club sandwich contains 0.089mg.
  • Candy bar is lower in sodium.

Candies, peanut bar and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise types were used 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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +243.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +769.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +194%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.8%
Contains more IronIron +41.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +427.7%

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +572.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51589.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.6%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.826mg

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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +318.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3182.5%
Contains more OtherOther +31.7%

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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +467%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +466.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.5%

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 Club sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Club sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.296mg 11746%
Copper 0.774mg 0.089mg 76%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.88g 58%
Manganese 1.243mg 54%
Fats 33.7g 8.05g 39%
Selenium 4.7µg 24.8µg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 2.949g 34%
Zinc 3.94mg 1.34mg 24%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.61mg 23%
Sodium 156mg 630mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Magnesium 110mg 32mg 19%
Calories 522kcal 220kcal 15%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 5.575mg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 46mg 15%
Phosphorus 308mg 215mg 13%
Fiber 4.1g 1.2g 12%
Folate 75µg 31µg 11%
Carbs 47.4g 19.87g 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.7µg 7%
Saturated fat 4.678g 3.109g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.172mg 6%
Iron 0.97mg 1.37mg 5%
Potassium 407mg 226mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.4mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.186mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Protein 15.5g 17.19g 3%
Choline 29.4mg 47.8mg 3%
Calcium 78mg 95mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 4.68g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.826mg 0%
Trans fat 0.071g 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 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Club sandwich
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
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.569g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.