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Candy bar vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between candy bar and mackerel

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, zinc, folate, and fiber, yet mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11734% higher.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +420%
Contains more CopperCopper +723.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +319.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6115%
Contains more IronIron +61.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +997.9%
~equal in Potassium ~401mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~278mg

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33160.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3650%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +89.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3229.4%
Contains more OtherOther +181.7%

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +138.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.7%

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 Mackerel
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.46mg 11734%
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg 792%
Selenium 4.7µg 51.6µg 85%
Copper 0.774mg 0.094mg 76%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.02mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 4.3g 42%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.94mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Fats 33.7g 17.81g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 7.006g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.412mg 21%
Folate 75µg 2µg 18%
Protein 15.5g 23.85g 17%
Carbs 47.4g 0g 16%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Calories 522kcal 262kcal 13%
Iron 0.97mg 1.57mg 8%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 6.85mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Calcium 78mg 15mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.159mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Phosphorus 308mg 278mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.99mg 3%
Sodium 156mg 83mg 3%
Magnesium 110mg 97mg 3%
Saturated fat 4.678g 4.176g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 0g N/A
Potassium 407mg 401mg 0%
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Mackerel
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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.