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Candy bar vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between candy bar and italian sausage raw

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, manganese, and vitamin B3; however, italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11746% more than italian sausage raw.
  • Candy bar has 21 times more manganese than italian sausage raw. While candy bar has 1.243mg of manganese, italian sausage raw has only 0.058mg.
  • Candy bar has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of candy bar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, peanut bar and Sausage, Italian, pork, 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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +685.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +867.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2043.1%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +427.7%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50900%
Contains more FolateFolate +837.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +468%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7192.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3092.5%
Contains more OtherOther +49.4%
~equal in Protein ~14.25g
~equal in Fats ~31.33g

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
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.3%

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 Italian sausage raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.3mg 11746%
Copper 0.774mg 0.08mg 77%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.058mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 4.03g 44%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.568mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Selenium 4.7µg 24.8µg 37%
Saturated fat 4.678g 11.27g 30%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3.25mg 29%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Sodium 156mg 731mg 25%
Phosphorus 308mg 142mg 24%
Magnesium 110mg 14mg 23%
Zinc 3.94mg 1.79mg 20%
Folate 75µg 8µg 17%
Carbs 47.4g 0.65g 16%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Calories 522kcal 346kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 14.34g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.51mg 6%
Calcium 78mg 18mg 6%
Potassium 407mg 253mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Fats 33.7g 31.33g 4%
Iron 0.97mg 1.18mg 3%
Protein 15.5g 14.25g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.168mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Net carbs 43.3g 0.65g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Italian sausage 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
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.592g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.