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Candy bar vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Candy bar and Nachos

  • Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Folate, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, yet Nachos are higher in Vitamin K.
  • Candy bar covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11753% more than Nachos.
  • Candy bar contains 13 times more Vitamin B3 than Nachos. While Candy bar contains 7.922mg of Vitamin B3, Nachos contain only 0.63mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Nachos are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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 +23.8%
Contains more Iron +29.3%
Contains more Magnesium +161.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains less Sodium -50.2%
Contains more Zinc +358.1%
Contains more Copper +1109.4%
Contains more Manganese +564.7%
Contains more Selenium +83%
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 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +23.8%
Contains more Iron +29.3%
Contains more Magnesium +161.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains less Sodium -50.2%
Contains more Zinc +358.1%
Contains more Copper +1109.4%
Contains more Manganese +564.7%
Contains more Selenium +83%

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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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71062.8%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 4.08
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133
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 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71062.8%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 4.08
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +258.8%
Contains more Fats +56.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.8%
Contains more Water +2237.5%
Equal in Other - 1.87
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +258.8%
Contains more Fats +56.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.8%
Contains more Water +2237.5%
Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.5%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 31.71g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 4.32g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 21.5g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 34.91g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 343kcal Candy bar
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 42.22g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 4.1g 3.2g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 63mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.75mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 42mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 198mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 362mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 313mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.86mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.064mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.187mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.1mg 4.08mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.133mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.63mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.38mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.215mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 10µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 0µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.042mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.156mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.187mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.521mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.156mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.094mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.229mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.25mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.135mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Candy bar
Trans Fat 0.058g Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 14.02g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 5.04g Candy bar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Nachos
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2975%
Candy bar
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.505g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.