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Candy bar vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between candy bar and poblano

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, and zinc, yet poblano is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, iron, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B5.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11497% more than poblano.
  • Candy bar contains 6 times more saturated fat than poblano. While candy bar contains 4.678g of saturated fat, poblano contains only 0.82g.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Peppers, ancho, dried.

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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 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +492.4%
Contains more IronIron +1026.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~113mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.279mg

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 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4228.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1510.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~69µg

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
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.7%
Contains more FatsFats +311%
Contains more WaterWater +1314.4%
Contains more OtherOther +227.2%
~equal in Carbs ~51.42g

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
14% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.511 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3298.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Poblano DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 3.535mg 11497%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 2.255mg 163%
Iron 0.97mg 10.93mg 125%
Vitamin A 0µg 1022µg 114%
Fiber 4.1g 21.6g 70%
Potassium 407mg 2411mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 4.511g 41%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.492g 41%
Fats 33.7g 8.2g 39%
Copper 0.774mg 0.508mg 30%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.993mg 23%
Zinc 3.94mg 1.42mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.82g 18%
Phosphorus 308mg 201mg 15%
Calories 522kcal 281kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 6.403mg 9%
Protein 15.5g 11.86g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.179mg 7%
Sodium 156mg 43mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Selenium 4.7µg 2.9µg 3%
Manganese 1.243mg 1.279mg 2%
Calcium 78mg 61mg 2%
Folate 75µg 69µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Magnesium 110mg 113mg 1%
Carbs 47.4g 51.42g 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 29.82g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.425mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.373mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.605mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.142mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.232mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Poblano
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
155%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poblano
Poblano contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.858g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.