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Candy bar vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between candy bar and chili Pepper?

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin E, yet chili Pepper are higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11748% more.
  • Candy bar has 223 times more saturated fat than chili Pepper. While candy bar has 4.678g of saturated fat, chili Pepper have only 0.021g.
  • The glycemic index of chili Pepper is lower.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw types 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.
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 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1213.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +569.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +424.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +840%
Contains more IronIron +23.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%

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 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +494.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +733.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54936%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +675%
Contains more FatsFats +16750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +401.1%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
Contains more WaterWater +5383.8%

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
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +151909.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9670.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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 Chili Pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.278mg 11748%
Vitamin C 0mg 242.5mg 269%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.109g 70%
Copper 0.774mg 0.174mg 67%
Fats 33.7g 0.2g 52%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.95mg 44%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.237mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.011g 42%
Phosphorus 308mg 46mg 37%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.3mg 33%
Protein 15.5g 2g 27%
Calories 522kcal 40kcal 24%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.69mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.021g 21%
Magnesium 110mg 25mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.061mg 15%
Carbs 47.4g 9.46g 13%
Folate 75µg 23µg 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg 12%
Fiber 4.1g 1.5g 10%
Selenium 4.7µg 0.5µg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Sodium 156mg 7mg 6%
Calcium 78mg 18mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.09mg 4%
Iron 0.97mg 1.2mg 3%
Choline 29.4mg 11.1mg 3%
Potassium 407mg 340mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 7.96g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 5.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Chili Pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2748%
Candy bar
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.657g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.