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Candy bar vs. Fillet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Candy bar and Fillet

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Magnesium, while Fillet has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11654% higher.
  • Fillet contains 5 times less Magnesium than Candy bar. Candy bar contains 110mg of Magnesium, while Fillet contains 23mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Candy bar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Vegetarian fillets.

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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%
Fillet
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 29% 53% 75% 308% 38% 193% 64% 0% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +181.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +370%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.4%
Contains more IronIron +106.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.1%

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%
Fillet
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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% 69% 0% 275% 208% 225% 0% 346% 525% 0% 77% 45%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36%
Contains more CholineCholine +178.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Fillet
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23% 18% 9% 45% 5%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 5 g
Contains more FatsFats +87.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +426.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2712.5%
Contains more OtherOther +177.8%

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
Fillet
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17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.849 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.332 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +282.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Fillet Opinion
Calories 522kcal 290kcal Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 23g Fillet
Fats 33.7g 18g Candy bar
Net carbs 43.3g 2.9g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 9g Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 23mg Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 95mg Fillet
Potassium 407mg 600mg Fillet
Iron 0.97mg 2mg Fillet
Sugar 42.22g 0.8g Fillet
Fiber 4.1g 6.1g Fillet
Copper 0.774mg 0.925mg Fillet
Zinc 3.94mg 1.4mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 450mg Fillet
Sodium 156mg 490mg Candy bar
Vitamin E 4.1mg 3.45mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 1µg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 1.1mg Fillet
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.9mg Fillet
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 12mg Fillet
Vitamin B5 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 1.5mg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.2µg Fillet
Folate 75µg 102µg Fillet
Choline 29.4mg 82mg Fillet
Saturated Fat 4.678g 2.849g Fillet
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 4.376g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 9.332g Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Fillet
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
136%
Fillet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
78%
Fillet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.829g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fillet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169068/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.