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Candy bar vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Candy bar and Corned beef

  • Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus, yet Corned beef is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11752% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 57 times more Manganese than Corned beef. Candy bar contains 1.243mg of Manganese, while Corned beef contains 0.022mg.
  • Candy bar contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +875%
Contains more Magnesium +816.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.4%
Contains more Potassium +180.7%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Copper +402.6%
Contains more Manganese +5550%
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Selenium +597.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +875%
Contains more Magnesium +816.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.4%
Contains more Potassium +180.7%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Copper +402.6%
Contains more Manganese +5550%
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Selenium +597.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +2462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66421.7%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66421.7%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +77.6%
Contains more Carbs +9985.1%
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Water +3636.9%
Contains more Other +43.9%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Fats +77.6%
Contains more Carbs +9985.1%
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Water +3636.9%
Contains more Other +43.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1489.6%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1489.6%

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 Corned beef
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 0.47g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 18.17g Corned beef
Fats 33.7g 18.98g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 0.47g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 251kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 0g Corned beef
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 8mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 1.86mg Corned beef
Magnesium 110mg 12mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 125mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 145mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 973mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.774mg 0.154mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.022mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.16mg Candy bar
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.026mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.17mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3.03mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.42mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.23mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 6µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.119mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 0.986mg 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 0.545mg 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.185mg 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.718mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.385mg 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 6.34g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 9.22g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.67g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Corned beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2975%
Candy bar
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 817mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.662g)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.