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Candy bar vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Candy bar and Meatball different?

  • Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin E , however, Meatball is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11754% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 6 times more Magnesium than Meatball. While Candy bar contains 110mg of Magnesium, Meatball contains only 18mg.
  • Meatball has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, peanut bar and Meatballs, meatless are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +212%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Potassium +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +118.9%
Contains more Selenium +487.5%
Contains more Iron +122.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.706
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 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +212%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Potassium +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +118.9%
Contains more Selenium +487.5%
Contains more Iron +122.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.706

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 E +137%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +838%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 78
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 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +137%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +838%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 78

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +274.4%
Contains more Carbs +492.5%
Contains more Protein +35.5%
Contains more Water +3525%
Contains more Other +122.2%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +274.4%
Contains more Carbs +492.5%
Contains more Protein +35.5%
Contains more Water +3525%
Contains more Other +122.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +664.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +664.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%

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 Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 3.4g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 21g Meatball
Fats 33.7g 9g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 8g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 197kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 1.25g Meatball
Fiber 4.1g 4.6g Meatball
Calcium 78mg 25mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 2.16mg Meatball
Magnesium 110mg 18mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 344mg Meatball
Potassium 407mg 180mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 550mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 1.8mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.706mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 0.8µg Candy bar
Vitamin E 4.1mg 1.73mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.213mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 2.5mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.5mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.2mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 1.425g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 2.188g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 4.666g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2975%
Candy bar
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.