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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 from Candy bar is 11734% higher.

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.
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Magnesium +13.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains more Zinc +319.1%
Contains more Copper +723.4%
Contains more Manganese +6115%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Contains more Selenium +997.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Equal in Potassium - 401
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Magnesium +13.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains more Zinc +319.1%
Contains more Copper +723.4%
Contains more Manganese +6115%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Contains more Selenium +997.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Equal in Potassium - 401

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 B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33160.9%
Contains more Folate +3650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33160.9%
Contains more Folate +3650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +89.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Water +3229.4%
Contains more Other +181.7%
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 Fats +89.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Water +3229.4%
Contains more Other +181.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.7%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 0g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 33.7g 17.81g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 0g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 262kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g Mackerel
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 15mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 110mg 97mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 278mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 401mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 3.94mg 0.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.094mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.02mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 6.85mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.46mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 2µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.52mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.534mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.986mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.545mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.185mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.638mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.385mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 7.006g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 4.3g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Mackerel
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
235%
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.