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Candy bar vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Candy bar and Salami?

  • Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin E , and Magnesium, while Salami is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11734% higher.
  • Salami has 19 times less Vitamin E than Candy bar. Candy bar has 4.1mg of Vitamin E , while Salami has 0.22mg.
  • Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types in this comparison.

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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 +420%
Contains more Magnesium +478.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Contains more Copper +116.8%
Contains more Manganese +27.1%
Contains more Iron +60.8%
Contains more Selenium +566%
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 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Magnesium +478.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Contains more Copper +116.8%
Contains more Manganese +27.1%
Contains more Iron +60.8%
Contains more Selenium +566%

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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Salami
Contains more Vitamin E +1763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33233.3%
Contains more Folate +2400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33233.3%
Contains more Folate +2400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +30.1%
Contains more Carbs +1875%
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Water +2724.4%
Contains more Other +158.9%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more Fats +30.1%
Contains more Carbs +1875%
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Water +2724.4%
Contains more Other +158.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +321.1%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +321.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Salami Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 2.4g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 21.85g Salami
Fats 33.7g 25.9g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 2.4g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 336kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 0.96g Salami
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 15mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 1.56mg Salami
Magnesium 110mg 19mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 191mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 316mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 1740mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 2.93mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.357mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.978mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.22mg Candy bar
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 6.053mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.459mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 3µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 0µg 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.114mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.521mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 0.986mg 0.929mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.185mg 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.481mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.385mg 0.359mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Candy bar
Trans Fat 0.586g Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 9.316g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 11.127g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 2.529g Candy bar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Salami
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
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1584mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.638g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.