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Candy bar vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between candy bar and hamburgers?

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, and fiber, yet hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12 and iron.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11754% more.
  • Candy bar has 9 times more copper than hamburgers. While candy bar has 0.774mg of copper, hamburgers have only 0.091mg.
  • The glycemic index of candy bar is lower.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types in this article.

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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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +750.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +472.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +196.9%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75269.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +134.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2566.9%
~equal in Other ~1.79g

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +204.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2702.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~5.096g

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 Hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.203mg 11754%
Copper 0.774mg 0.091mg 76%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.38g 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.44µg 60%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.217mg 45%
Fats 33.7g 14.36g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 5.495g 28%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Phosphorus 308mg 136mg 25%
Iron 0.97mg 2.88mg 24%
Magnesium 110mg 20mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg 16%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 5.365mg 16%
Fiber 4.1g 0.9g 13%
Calories 522kcal 295kcal 11%
Sodium 156mg 414mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.31mg 10%
Zinc 3.94mg 2.87mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.217mg 10%
Selenium 4.7µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.25mg 8%
Carbs 47.4g 24.1g 8%
Potassium 407mg 226mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Folate 75µg 56µg 5%
Protein 15.5g 17.08g 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Saturated fat 4.678g 5.096g 2%
Calcium 78mg 102mg 2%
Net carbs 43.3g 23.2g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.505mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.