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 for 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.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index (0) than candy bar (51).
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +511.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +212% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +487.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +122.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +137% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +216.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +838% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +200.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +274.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +492.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3525% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +664.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.2mg | 11754% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.938mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 4.666g | 40% |
| Fats | 33.7g | 9g | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 2.188g | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 2.5mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 18mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 1.8mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 550mg | 17% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 197kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 1.73mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 1.425g | 15% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 2.16mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 8g | 13% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 88.4mg | 11% |
| Protein | 15.5g | 21g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 0.706mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 0.8µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 180mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.5mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.213mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 344mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 25mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 4.6g | 2% |
| Folate | 75µg | 78µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.