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Candy bar vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between candy bar and lobster Raw

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and phosphorus, yet lobster Raw is richer in selenium, copper, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11761% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 26 times more saturated fat than lobster Raw. Candy bar contains 4.678g of saturated fat, while lobster Raw contains 0.181g.
  • Lobster Raw has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, 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 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +189.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.5%
Contains more IronIron +273.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2119.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1253.2%
~equal in Calcium ~84mg

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +371.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +397.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147015.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +139.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more FatsFats +4393.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4959.4%
~equal in Protein ~16.52g
~equal in Other ~1.78g

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
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7500.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3498%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Lobster Raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.104mg 11761%
Selenium 4.7µg 63.6µg 107%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.296g 69%
Copper 0.774mg 1.349mg 64%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.25µg 52%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.056mg 52%
Fats 33.7g 0.75g 51%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.22g 41%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.591mg 40%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.87mg 22%
Calories 522kcal 77kcal 22%
Phosphorus 308mg 161mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.181g 20%
Magnesium 110mg 38mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Carbs 47.4g 0g 16%
Folate 75µg 10µg 16%
Sodium 156mg 423mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.449mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.014mg 10%
Iron 0.97mg 0.26mg 9%
Choline 29.4mg 70.3mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg 7%
Potassium 407mg 200mg 6%
Zinc 3.94mg 3.53mg 4%
Protein 15.5g 16.52g 2%
Calcium 78mg 84mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 42.22g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.215mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.654mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.723mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 1.197mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 1.24mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.413mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.68mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.741mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.413mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.068g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Lobster 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
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.497g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.