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Candy bar vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between candy bar and halibut raw

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin E, and phosphorus, yet halibut raw is higher in vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B12.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11737% more than halibut raw.
  • Candy bar contains 104 times more manganese than halibut raw. While candy bar contains 1.243mg of manganese, halibut raw contains only 0.012mg.
  • The glycemic index of halibut raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw.

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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 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +323.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.9%
Contains more IronIron +47%
Contains more CopperCopper +2480%
Contains more ZincZinc +885%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10258.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +676.6%

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 0% 4.7% 15% 411% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +461.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36328.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +7400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +143.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +18.4%
Contains more WaterWater +4291.9%
~equal in Protein ~14.37g

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
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +679.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.3%

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 Halibut raw
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 Halibut raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.42mg 11737%
Vitamin D 0IU 1097IU 137%
Vitamin D 0µg 27.4µg 137%
Copper 0.774mg 0.03mg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.367g 62%
Selenium 4.7µg 36.5µg 58%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.012mg 54%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg 42%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.5mg 40%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.4mg 32%
Fats 33.7g 13.84g 31%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.73mg 22%
Phosphorus 308mg 164mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 8.378g 21%
Magnesium 110mg 26mg 20%
Folate 75µg 1µg 19%
Calories 522kcal 186kcal 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Carbs 47.4g 0g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 46mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.25mg 12%
Saturated fat 4.678g 2.419g 10%
Calcium 78mg 3mg 8%
Choline 29.4mg 61.8mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.08mg 5%
Iron 0.97mg 0.66mg 4%
Potassium 407mg 268mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.06mg 3%
Sodium 156mg 80mg 3%
Protein 15.5g 14.37g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Net carbs 43.3g 0g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.63mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.662mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 1.32mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.425mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.561mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.74mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.423mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.526g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.393g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Halibut raw
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
59%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw 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 is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.